Finance Assistant (FTC) – AR & Credit Support

Wade Macdonald; Marlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald has a Finance Assistant vacancy in Marlow on a fixed-term contract. The role focuses on supporting the finance team with accounts receivable, statement reconciliations, and processing credit notes, while ensuring accurate records and timely responses to queries.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years in a Finance Assistant role, strong numerical ability and intermediate Excel skills, plus clear communication and organisational strengths to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in a Finance Assistant role.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate Excel knowledge.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing customer account statements, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding issues.
• Creating new customer accounts and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Preparing and processing credit notes relating to customer rebates and sales adjustments.
• Assisting with the allocation of incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts.
• Managing shared finance inboxes, responding to enquiries and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to support effective credit management processes.
• Assisting with additional finance administration and other tasks as required by the management team.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Deadline-oriented

Tools

Excel

Job description

Wade Macdonald has a Finance Assistant vacancy in Marlow on a fixed-term contract. The role focuses on supporting the finance team with accounts receivable, statement reconciliations, and processing credit notes, while ensuring accurate records and timely responses to queries.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years in a Finance Assistant role, strong numerical ability and intermediate Excel skills, plus clear communication and organisational strengths to meet deadlines.