Finance Assistant

Confidential; Woking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 hour week

Bonus scheme

Holiday entitlement

Private medical insurance

Gym on site

Car parking onsite

Job summary

Confidential in Woking, Surrey, is seeking an entry level Finance Assistant to join the team on a permanent basis. The role is office based with a clear path for progression and a starting salary of £26,000 per annum.

You will report to the Finance Manager, mainly handle Accounts Receivable/Credit Control, support other finance areas, and develop your financial skills within a growing organisation offering excellent facilities and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Driven individual seeking a career in finance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels; driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of debt collection across UK entities.
• Monitor aged debt and escalate issues per procedures.
• Build relationships to facilitate timely payment and dispute resolution.
• Support cash collection forecasting.
• Maintain customer accounts in ERP.
• Reconcile customer accounts and assist bank reconciliations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Motivation to pursue finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

This innovative, well-established organisation based near Woking are seeking an entry level Finance Assistant to join their team. You will be joining a fantastic business that continues to grow and offers brilliant career progression. In addition, this role will be fully office based and will suit a driven individual that is looking to kickstart their career within finance.

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Job Type: Permanent, full time

Location: Woking, Surrey

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Reference no: 16168

Finance Assistant - Benefits

• 36 hour working week
• Company bonus scheme
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Excellent onsite facilities including gym + classes
• Car parking onsite

Finance Assistant - About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Finance Manager, and you will be mainly covering the Accounts Receivable/Credit Control function. You will also support in other areas of finance, and your key responsibilities will be:

• Take ownership of the collection of outstanding customer debts across the UK entities.
• Monitor aged debt and elevate issues in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Build strong relationships with customers to facilitate timely payment and dispute resolution.
• Support cash collection forecasting.
• Maintain accurate customer account records within the ERP system.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support bank reconciliation processes as required.
• Maintain petty cash records and reconciliations.
• Generate credit notes as required and ensure all necessary approvals.

The successful Finance Assistant will have:

• Active desire to pursue a career in finance
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be a car driver