Finance Assistant

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency is seeking a detail-focused Finance Assistant to join a Credit Control team. This hybrid role involves managing debtor accounts through accurate invoicing and timely payments. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and familiarity with finance systems like Sage or SAP Concur. Strong Excel skills and adaptability are essential for this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance team is preferred.
• Familiarity with finance systems like Sage or SAP Concur is desirable.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Raise invoices, credit notes, and issue statements.
• Manage multi-invoice processes for large clients.
• Ensure billing accuracy and contract compliance.
• Liaise with account managers and internal teams.
• Input data for ledgers and reconcile cash receipts.
• Resolve on-account payments and manage suspense accounts.
• Respond to queries related to Accounts Receivable.
• Prepare and distribute invoices and statements.
• Provide administrative support to credit control.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Adaptability

Excel skills

Tools

Sage

SAP Concur

Job description

We are looking for a detail-focused and proactive Finance Assistant to join a Credit Control team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will support the management of debtor accounts by ensuring accurate invoicing, timely payments, and effective credit control processes. This role requires a highly organised individual with strong communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude.

This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home

Key Responsibilities

• Raise invoices, credit notes, and issue statements in accordance with client agreements.

• Manage multi-invoice processes for large clients with multiple divisions.

• Ensure billing accuracy and contract compliance.

• Liaise with account managers and internal teams to support smooth financial operations.

• Input data for purchase and sales ledgers and reconcile daily cash receipts.

• Research and resolve on-account payments and manage suspense accounts.

• Respond to internal and external queries related to Accounts Receivable.

• Prepare and distribute daily invoices, monthly statements, and ad hoc copy invoice requests.

• Provide administrative support to the credit control function as required.

• Assist with process improvement initiatives within the finance team.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a finance team and be familiar with finance systems like Sage or SAP Concur. Strong Excel skills and solid problem-solving abilities are essential, along with effective communication and adaptability. While experience across multiple finance departments is a plus, it's not required. This is a great opportunity for someone with a sharp eye for detail and a proactive mindset to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and fast-paced finance team.