Senior Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger & Compliance

Morgan Hunt UK Limited

Bath

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is recruiting a Senior Finance Assistant for a leading higher education institution. You will support the busy Finance team, processing invoices, reconciliations and VAT checks while ensuring accurate coding.

You will also train colleagues on finance systems, maintain customer records, and monitor workflows, ensuring compliance with PCI DSS and AML requirements and delivering excellent service to stakeholders.

Qualifications

GCSEs (English and Maths) or equivalent.
Experience with finance systems such as Agresso, SAM, Oracle or SAP.
Experience training or supporting colleagues on finance processes.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Process sales invoices, sales orders, credit notes and refunds accurately across the organisation's finance systems, check correct VAT treatment and coding.
Reconcile customer accounts, online income, bank accounts and sales ledger balances, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
Maintain accurate customer records, monitor sales order workflows, and support users with finance system queries and invoice processing.
Train and support colleagues on finance systems and processes while delivering excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Check compliance with financial regulations, including PCI DSS and Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) requirements, identifying and escalating any unusual or suspicious transactions.