Finance Assistant

Wade Macdonald; Marlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald has a Finance Assistant vacancy in Marlow on a fixed-term contract. The role focuses on supporting the finance team with accounts receivable, statement reconciliations, and processing credit notes, while ensuring accurate records and timely responses to queries.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years in a Finance Assistant role, strong numerical ability and intermediate Excel skills, plus clear communication and organisational strengths to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in a Finance Assistant role.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate Excel knowledge.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing customer account statements, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding issues.
• Creating new customer accounts and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Preparing and processing credit notes relating to customer rebates and sales adjustments.
• Assisting with the allocation of incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts.
• Managing shared finance inboxes, responding to enquiries and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to support effective credit management processes.
• Assisting with additional finance administration and other tasks as required by the management team.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Deadline-oriented

Tools

Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant - Marlow - Salary £30,000 - £34,000 - FTC

About the Client

Our client is an established organisation. They offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where teamwork, professional development and continuous improvement are highly valued. With a strong focus on building positive working relationships, they encourage employees to develop their skills and make a meaningful contribution to the wider business.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance department on a fixed-term contract.

Duties will include:

• Reviewing customer account statements, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding issues.
• Creating new customer accounts and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Preparing and processing credit notes relating to customer rebates and sales adjustments.
• Assisting with the allocation of incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts.
• Managing shared finance inboxes, responding to enquiries and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to support effective credit management processes.
• Assisting with additional finance administration and other tasks as required by the management team.

About the Successful Applicant

You will ideally have 1 - 2 years' experience in a Finance Assistant, with good numerical skills and intermediate Excel knowledge. You will be a confident communicator with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will become part of a welcoming and supportive finance team within an established organisation that values collaboration and professional development. This fixed-term opportunity offers valuable experience across Accounts Receivable and wider finance activities, helping you build your technical knowledge and develop your career in a positive working environment.