Finance Assistant

New Appointments Group; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a Finance Assistant to join an established manufacturing organisation, supporting the accurate operation of sales ledger, credit control and purchase ledger activities.

This varied role suits someone with previous finance experience who is confident processing invoices, allocating payments, reconciling accounts and managing customer and supplier queries.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant/Accounts/ Sales or Purchase Ledger or Credit Control role is essential.
• Good understanding of sales/purchase ledgers, invoicing, payment allocation and reconciliation.
• Experience using SAP and corporate banking systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process customer receipts, allocate payments and maintain sales ledger records using SAP.
• Monitor balances, chase overdue invoices and support credit control.
• Raise customer invoices through internal systems and portals.
• Investigate discrepancies, resolve queries and ensure timely resolution.
• Process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements and maintain purchase ledger.
• Assist with preparing BACS payments and recording outgoing payments.
• Maintain banking, reconciliation, invoicing and credit-control records with spreadsheets and reports.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and colleagues to obtain missing documentation and remittance advice.
• Support account creation and shared finance inboxes.
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation during year-end periods.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Data-entry

Education

Experience in Finance roles (essential)

Tools

SAP

Corporate banking systems

Job description

Finance Assistant

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join an established manufacturing organisation, supporting the accurate operation of sales ledger, credit control and purchase ledger activities.

This is a varied role suited to someone with previous finance experience who is confident processing invoices, allocating payments, reconciling accounts and managing customer and supplier queries.

Responsibilities

• Process customer receipts, allocate payments and maintain accurate sales ledger records using SAP.
• Monitor outstanding balances, chase overdue invoices and support credit control.
• Raise customer invoices through internal systems and online customer portals.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies, resolve queries and ensure timely resolution.
• Process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Assist with preparing BACS payment runs and recording outgoing payments.
• Maintain banking, reconciliation, invoicing and credit-control records, including spreadsheets and reports.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and colleagues to obtain missing documentation, purchase orders and remittance advice.
• Support customer and supplier account creation, including shared finance inboxes.
• Assist with audit preparation and supporting documentation, particularly during the January to March audit period.

About You

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger or Credit Control role is essential.
• Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, invoicing, payment allocation and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience using SAP and corporate banking systems is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, and accuracy, with ability to maintain financial records.
• Confident communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues to resolve queries and follow up overdue payments.
• Good spreadsheet and data-entry skills, with ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider finance team.
• Proactive, professional and persistent, with a methodical approach to resolving discrepancies and completing tasks.