Finance Assistant

Butler Rose Ltd; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable UK business is looking for a Finance Assistant to manage customer accounts and support finance reporting. Candidates should possess strong numerical skills, great attention to detail, and experience in finance or account functions. Responsibilities include monitoring balances, assisting with month-end tasks, and providing administrative support. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £27,000 and an opportunity to join a long-established team.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer balances and support the reduction of overdue payments.
• Contact customers to resolve queries.
• Assist with month-end tasks and updates.
• Provide general administrative support across the finance function.

Skills

Numerical and analytical ability

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Finance Assistant

Permanent, Full time

Up to £27,000

We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a long-established UK business. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail and experience supporting finance or accounts functions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer balances and support the reduction of overdue payments.
• Contact customers by phone, email and online meetings to resolve queries.
• Update ledgers, allocate payments and assist with month-end tasks.
• Maintain accurate account information including credit limits and status updates.
• Support finance reporting and provide data for management.
• Help prepare and send monthly statements of accounts
• Assist in resolving payment issues and account discrepancies.
• Provide general administrative support across the finance function.

To be considered for this Finance Assistant role, you will have:

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Office 365 and accounting software.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• At least one year's experience in finance, accounts receivable, credit control or similar.
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food or drink sectors.
• Understanding of multi-currency or export environments.

If you're interested in this Finance Assistant role, then do get in touch with Stefanie at Butler Rose on 07909 264 944 or on [e-mail]. Alternatively, apply with a relevant CV.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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