Finance Assistant

ACTIVATE GROUP LIMITED; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services firm in Huddersfield seeks a Finance Assistant to handle financial operations, including processing supplier payments and managing credit control. Ideal candidates have a background in finance, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The role supports financial transactions while ensuring accurate information management and effective problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Motivated to develop personally and professionally.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Confident and focused.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing of supplier payments and invoices.
• Manage incoming communications and resolve issues.
• Execute credit control activities for debt collection.
• Update and maintain customer information in databases.
• Conduct account and system reconciliations.
• Adhere to payment processing protocols.
• Escalate financial issues to the Finance Manager.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the finance department.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Self-driven

Excellent teamwork

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 AAT or equivalent

Qualified by 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.

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 escalate 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.