Finance Assistant

Activate; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Huddersfield is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage its financial operations. The role involves processing supplier payments, addressing payment queries, and providing administrative support. Candidates should be motivated, capable of working independently, and ideally hold a Level 2 AAT or equivalent. Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential. The position offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Level 2 AAT or equivalent preferred but not essential.
• Qualified by experience in finance.
• Motivated and eager to develop personally and professionally.
• Ability to work autonomously is essential.
• Strong focus and confidence in handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing of supplier payments and invoices.
• Manage and resolve incoming communications effectively.
• Execute comprehensive credit control activities.
• Update and maintain customer information accurately.
• Conduct regular account and system reconciliations.
• Adhere to payment processing protocols diligently.
• Escalate issues related to non-payment to the Finance Manager.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the finance department.

Skills

Excellent team worker

Highly effective communicator

Can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Self-driven and motivated

Education

Level 2 AAT or equivalent

Experience in finance

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Finance Assistants are pivotal in managing Avant's financial operations and are responsible for tasks such as reconciling insurer payments, credit control, invoicing, reporting, and providing administrative support. A significant aspect of the role involves addressing payment queries, given Avant's intricate payment processes. The role demands high efficiency in updating and maintaining all systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate and swift processing of supplier payments and invoices, maintaining a consistent flow of financial transactions.
• Manage incoming communications, including emails and phone calls, effectively addressing inquiries and resolving issues through collaboration with relevant departments and teams.
• Execute comprehensive credit control activities to secure the timely collection of outstanding debts.
• Diligently update and maintain customer information within databases, guaranteeing both accuracy and completeness.
• Regularly conduct account and system reconciliations to detect and correct discrepancies.
• Rigorously adhere to both client-specific and general business payment processing protocols, ensuring seamless financial operations.
• Proactively escalaten issues related to non-payment and other financial concerns to the Finance Manager.
• Address and resolve queries promptly, demonstrating a commitment to excellent service.
• Provide versatile ad-hoc support to the finance department, contributing to a wide range of tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Level 2 AAT or equivalent (preferred but not essential).
• Qualified by experience in finance.
• Motivated and wants to develop both personally and professionally.
• The ability to work autonomously.
• Confident and focused.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• A can-do attitude.
• Self-driven and motivated to accomplish tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent team worker.
• Highly effective communicator, both face-to-face and on the phone.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in financial transactions and data management.
• Demonstrates positivity in approaching tasks and challenges, fostering a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to effectively communicate and resolve queries with internal and external stakeholders.
• Basic to intermediate skills in spreadsheet and word processing software.