Finance Assistant

TQR; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Plymouth is seeking a reliable Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations. The role involves managing credit control, processing invoices, and conducting reconciliations to ensure smooth financial processes. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and be familiar with financial practices. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Finance Manager and contribute to vital financial tasks in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable and detail-oriented with a strong background in finance.
• Experience with financial operations like invoicing and reconciliations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit control and proactively chase overdue accounts.
• Set up new customer accounts and perform credit checks.
• Process customer invoices for UK and export shipments.

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support our Finance Manager in managing day‑to‑day financial operations. This role is key to ensuring smooth financial processes, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management, invoicing, reconciliations, and credit control.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit control and proactively chase overdue accounts.
• Set up new customer accounts and perform credit and sanctions checks.
• Process customer invoices for UK and export shipments, ensuring compliance with customs requirements.
• Record and allocate daily cash receipts and payments.
• Process vendor invoices and employee expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Prepare monthly customer statements and respond to ad hoc queries.
• Perform month‑end reconciliations for bank accounts, AP, and AR.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Assist the Finance Manager with reporting, reconciliations, and ad hoc finance tasks.
• Undertake reception / switchboard duties and general administration as needed.