Finance Assistant Sales Ledger

Orka Financial Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company based in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to support day-to-day transactions including bank reconciliations, invoice processing, and credit control. The ideal candidate will be studying towards AAT and possess strong attention to detail alongside proficiency in Finance processes and Excel. The position offers a competitive salary range of £32,000 to £36,000 and is full-time.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Finance Assistant role.
• Strong understanding of finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations ensuring accuracy.
• Process supplier invoices and handle queries.
• Assist with month-end processes and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in bank reconciliations

Intermediate Excel skills

Experience using accounting software

General ledger work

Education

Studying towards or fully qualified in AAT

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Orka Financial is currently seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their clients established finance team a leading Manufacturing business based in Basingstoke. This is a hands‑on role ideal for an individual who enjoys a broad range of duties and is confident liaising at all levels across the business building good customer relations.

The Finance Assistant will be supporting the day‑to‑day finance transactions including Sales Leger and Credit Control duties. This role would suit an individual currently studying towards AAT.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Processing supplier invoices preparing payment runs and handling supplier queries
• Assist with implementing new finance processes
• Raising sales invoices credit control and allocating payments
• Credit control duties
• Bank reconciliations (Multi currencies)
• Assist with month‑end processes including journal postings and reconciliations
• Weekly reporting of sales orders
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial records
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders as needed
• Support the wider finance with ad hoc finance tasks and reporting

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar Finance Assistant role
• Strong understanding of finance processes
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in bank reconciliations and general ledger work
• Experience using accounting software
• Intermediate Excel skills

Qualifications

• Studying towards or fully qualified in AAT (or equivalent)

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Key Skills

Data Entry, Financial Services, Debits & Credits, Math, QuickBooks, Accounting, Office Experience, Securities Law, Microsoft Excel, Administrative Experience, negotiation, Bookkeeping

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Yearly Salary

32000 - 36000