Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger

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

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their established finance team. In this hands-on role, you will handle daily finance transactions including bank reconciliations, processing invoices, and credit control. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar role and be studying towards AAT. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

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

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

Education

Studying towards or fully qualified in AAT (or equivalent)

Job description

Location: Hampshire

Type: Permanent

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 Per Annum

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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