Finance Assistant

Confidential; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working after probation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Confidential, based in Liverpool, is seeking a Finance Assistant with credit control experience to join the finance team. You will manage customer accounts, chase overdue payments, and support day-to-day accounting activities, helping ensure payments are received on time.

The role involves credit control, sales ledger support, and general finance administration, with hybrid working after probation and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience as Finance Assistant, Credit Controller or Accounts Assistant.
• Experience chasing outstanding payments.
• Understanding of sales ledger and accounts receivable processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident written and verbal communication with customers.
• Proficient with Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and ensure invoices are paid within terms.
• Conduct regular credit control activities by phone, email and post.
• Monitor aged debt and follow up overdue accounts.
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments accurately.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Raise invoices and credit notes when required; assist with month-end.

Skills

Credit control experience

Customer communication

Organisational skills

Excel skills

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Finance Assistant with Credit Control experience to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, commercially minded and confident communicating with customers to manage outstanding accounts and ensure payments are received on time.

You will play an important role within the finance function, supporting day-to-day accounting activities while taking responsibility for the credit control process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and ensure outstanding invoices are paid within agreed terms.
• Carry out regular credit control activities by telephone, email and written correspondence.
• Monitor aged debt and proactively follow up overdue accounts.
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments accurately.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Liaise with customers regarding outstanding balances and payment arrangements.
• Escalate persistent or high-value overdue accounts where appropriate.
• Assist with sales ledger and accounts receivable processes.
• Raise invoices and credit notes when required.
• Perform regular account reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with month-end procedures and general finance administration.
• Provide support to the wider finance team as required.

About You

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Credit Controller, Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Experience of credit control and chasing outstanding payments.
• Good understanding of sales ledger and accounts receivable processes.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to deal professionally and assertively with customers regarding overdue accounts.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using financial/accounting systems.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
• A proactive approach to resolving queries and collecting outstanding debt.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £26000 - £27400
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Hybrid working - after probation
• Big benefit package - on request

Disclaimer

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.