Finance Assistant

One to One personnel Limited; Rettendon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to manage customer accounts and ensure timely payments. You will be responsible for account reconciliation, managing outstanding debts, and assisting with financial processes. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of finance experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years Finance & Accountancy experience required.
• Strong attention to detail with high reporting accuracy is essential.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile customer statements and manage account queries.
• Assist in month-end and year-end financial processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting accuracy

Organisational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Sage software

Job description

One to One is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a growing organisation in Chelmsford.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely payment collection

• Reconcile customer statements and handle account queries

• Proactively chase outstanding debts via phone, email, and written correspondence

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to support timely payments

• Escalate overdue accounts as needed and recommend appropriate actions

• Accurately allocate customer payments to corresponding invoices

• Perform regular bank reconciliations

• Identify and investigate unallocated payments or discrepancies

• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes

• Support the Management Accountant with ad hoc reporting and financial analysis

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with company policies

Requirements

• 2- 3 years Finance & Accountancy experience

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in financial reporting

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with aERP and Sage software

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills