Fixed-Term Finance Assistant: Ledger & Admin Support

Hrgo-Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HRGO are exclusively supporting our client in their search for a Finance Assistant to join their busy finance team on a fixed term contract. The successful candidate will assist with sales and purchase ledgers, support credit control activities, and provide general administrative and financial support across the department.

Strong numeracy and attention to detail, good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in a similar role preferred but not essential.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support colleagues with varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the Sales Ledger: post invoices, apply receipts, investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Process Purchase Ledger transactions: enter invoices, prepare payments, match purchase orders and invoices
• Support Credit Control: monitor aging reports, contact customers regarding overdue accounts, escalate issues as appropriate
• Assist with month end routines and basic reconciliations
• Prepare and maintain financial records and reports as required
• Provide general support to the Finance team, including ad-hoc administrative tasks and process improvements Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers/customers to resolve queries

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Experience in role

Job description

HRGO are exclusively supporting our client in their search for a Finance Assistant to join their busy finance team on a fixed term contract. The successful candidate will assist with sales and purchase ledgers, support credit control activities, and provide general administrative and financial support across the department.

Strong numeracy and attention to detail, good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team are essential.