Finance Assistant

Direct Commercial Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Commercial Limited in Chelmsford is seeking an entry-level Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team. The role is full-time and onsite at our brand-new offices in Chelmsford, offering a practical start to a career in finance.

Key tasks include processing premium and claims data, daily banking, bank reconciliations, and assisting with invoices and credit control. Strong numeracy, Excel skills, and GCSEs in English and Maths are required; office experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical skills required.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process premium and claims data.
• Handle daily banking activity and record in accounting systems.
• Assist with credit control and escalate aged debt.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Microsoft Excel

Workload management

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4)

Job description

Are you looking to kick start a career in Finance? Then this might be the perfect role for you!

This role is based full-time ONSITE in our brand-new offices in Chelmsford

BACKGROUND/ ABOUT DCL

Direct Commercial are specialist commercial motor insurers. Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has become available in our Finance Team.

The successful candidate would be based at our office in Chelmsford where no two days are the same! So, if you are looking to grow your career in Finance then this is a great opportunity to get started.

Duties:

Primary duties include (but not limited to):

• Processing of premium / claims data
• Handling daily banking activity for numerous bank accounts and recording in the accounting systems
• Assistance with credit control and escalating aged debt
• Conduct weekly/monthly bank reconciliations
• Monitoring shared mailboxes
• Internal and external communication by phone and email
• Processing purchase invoices and raising weekly payment runs
• Providing cover for other areas of the finance team such as; sales invoice preparation and assistant with premium financing
• Other office administration duties as and when required

Skills:

• Strong numerical skills
• Competent in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage workload and complete tasks to a set time frame

Required Experience: N/A but office experience is desirable

Required Qualifications: Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE in English & Maths