Finance Assistant

National Milk Records (NMR); Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their expanding team in Chippenham. The role involves managing cash allocations, processing payments, and supporting credit control. This full-time position offers opportunities for personal growth and development, ideal for those interested in advancing their finance careers.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs essential).
• Some experience in finance, particularly in cash management or credit control.
• Attention to detail with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Posting and allocating cash, cheque, direct debit, and credit card receipts.
• Processing journals and reconciling postings between finance systems.
• Completing monthly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

Cash management

Credit control

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Studying towards AAT or ACCA

Tools

Dynamics365

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Site Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK

Contract and Shift details: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week) – Mon / Wed / Thurs / Fri – Hybrid working, Tuesday’s onsite

Are You

• Are you interested in a finance career and looking for your next professional challenge?
• Highly organised with proficient Excel skills (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs)?
• Seeking a position that allows for personal growth and the opportunity to share innovative ideas?

If so, we’re interested in hearing from you!

About The Role

We are pleased to announce that our Finance Team is expanding, and we are seeking a Finance Assistant to become a part of our organisation.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing cash allocations, processing payments, supporting credit control, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

This role has evolved from part-time to full-time due to the growing needs of our business – a testament to the opportunity for development and career progression here at NMR.

Responsibilities

• Posting and allocating cash, cheque, direct debit, and credit card receipts
• Processing journals and reconciling postings between finance systems
• Completing monthly bank reconciliations and ensuring unreconciled transactions are addressed
• Processing customer refunds bi-monthly
• Supporting the Credit Control and Purchase Ledger teams as needed
• Implementing new processes and contributing to improvements across the department

Key Skills And Experience

• Proficient Excel skills (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs essential)
• Some experience in finance, particularly in cash management or credit control
• Knowledge of Dynamics365 and/or QuickBooks (Desirable)
• Studying towards AAT or ACCA (Desirable)
• Attention to detail, with strong organisational skills
• Valuable contributor who brings an upbeat attitude and readiness to help the group
• Adept at managing transitions and helping motivate the team