Finance Assistant: Temp to Perm, Credit Control & Accounts

Confidential; Witham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Witham is seeking a Finance Assistant on a temporary basis. The role is full-time for about 3 months, with an immediate start and potential to become permanent.

You will work Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (37.5 hours per week) and earn £13.50–£14.00 per hour, depending on experience. You will support credit control, monitor ledgers, assist with finance projects, and provide general accounts administration across the department.

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance, Accounts or Credit Control.
• Good understanding of account management and financial processes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication with customers and colleagues.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Flexible approach and willingness to support different areas of the Finance department.

Responsibilities

• Support credit control activities, including chasing overdue debts and resolving account queries.
• Monitor outstanding balances and maintain accurate customer ledgers.
• Assist with finance projects, including new audit requirements.
• Provide general finance and accounts administration support across the department.
• Maintain accurate records and support the wider Finance team with day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Flexible attitude

Job description

Confidential in Witham is seeking a Finance Assistant on a temporary basis. The role is full-time for about 3 months, with an immediate start and potential to become permanent.

You will work Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (37.5 hours per week) and earn £13.50–£14.00 per hour, depending on experience. You will support credit control, monitor ledgers, assist with finance projects, and provide general accounts administration across the department.