Finance Assistant

One to One Personnel; East Hanningfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to manage customer accounts and ensure timely payments. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of Finance and Accountancy experience, high attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP, and Sage software. Responsibilities include monitoring accounts, reconciling statements, and supporting financial processes.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Finance & Accountancy experience.
• High level of accuracy in financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts for timely payment collection.
• Reconcile customer statements and handle queries.
• Chase outstanding debts via various communication methods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Sage software

Job description

One to One is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a growing organisation in Chelmsford.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely payment collection

• Reconcile customer statements and handle account queries

• Proactively chase outstanding debts via phone, email, and written correspondence

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to support timely payments

• Escalate overdue accounts as needed and recommend appropriate actions

• Accurately allocate customer payments to corresponding invoices

• Perform regular bank reconciliations

• Identify and investigate unallocated payments or discrepancies

• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes

• Support the Management Accountant with ad hoc reporting and financial analysis

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with company policies

Requirements

• 2- 3 years Finance & Accountancy experience

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in financial reporting

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with a ERP and Sage software

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills