Financial Assistant

CRA Consulting; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Chesterfield is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their growing finance team. In this role, you will handle debt collection, payment processing, and assist with bank reconciliations among other administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience in a finance function and be working towards an AAT qualification. This position offers a salary between £25,000 and £28,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a finance function.
• Desirable to be working towards AAT.
• Strong in systems like Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collect aged debt and take payments from clients.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Process bills and invoices ensuring accuracy.
• Support with general administrative tasks.

Skills

Finance function experience

Good communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Good systems skills

Education

AAT qualification (working towards)

Job description

Finance Assistant Chesterfield £25,000 to £28,000 plus benefits

My client is a leading professional services business in Sheffield. Due to growth, there is a great opportunity to join the finance team. Working in this busy team you will be responsible for:

• Collection of aged debt
• Take payments from clients over the phone or in the office, issuing receipts as necessary
• Assist with bank reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and highlighting issues
• Process bills and invoices on the system as directed ensuring accuracy
• Process electronic payments and obtain timely authorisations
• Support with general administrative work including filing and printing

The Person

• It is likely you will already have a proven track record of working in a finance function in your career to date.
• Working towards AAT would be desirable.
• You will have great systems stills including works and excel.
• You will be a good communicator and have a professional approach.
• Applications are welcomed if you are looking to gain more experience with finance and purchase ledger within a professional services environment.