Finance Assistant

CMR Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; NOK 327,000 - 403,000; Full time

Job summary

CMR Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Finance Assistant for a growing dental sector client. You will own day-to-day bookkeeping, manage ledgers, process invoices, and support VAT returns with attention to detail.

Ideal candidates will have experience in bookkeeping, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines. AAT qualification or progress is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in bookkeeping or finance assistant roles.
• Knowledge of sales ledgers, purchase ledgers and bank reconciliations.
• Experience with UK VAT returns.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting/ERP software.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, ensure transactions are reconciled.
• Post and allocate customer payments and issue statements.
• Conduct credit control and chase overdue payments.
• Process supplier invoices and payments, including foreign currency transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts and prepare VAT returns.
• Produce regular financial and KPI reports for management.
• Liaise with external accountants and handle queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Finance assistant

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

Bank reconciliations

Credit control

VAT returns

Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent working

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Our client, a well-established and growing business within the dental sector, is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the smooth running of a busy company. You will play a key role in ensuring financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.

The responsibilities of the Finance Assistant include but are not limited to:

• Managing sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring all transactions are accurately processed and reconciled.
• Posting and allocating customer payments, responding to account queries, and issuing customer statements.
• Conducting credit control activities, including chasing overdue payments and monitoring debtor accounts.
• Processing supplier invoices and payments, including foreign currency transactions.
• Reconciling bank accounts, expenses, company charge cards, and financial ledgers.
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting monthly and year-end reporting processes.
• Producing regular financial and KPI reports for the management team.
• Acting as the main day-to-day point of contact for external accountants and finance-related queries.

Skills, Experience & Key Candidate Attributes of the Finance Assistant:

• Previous experience in a Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant, or similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, and credit control.
• Working knowledge of UK VAT and experience preparing VAT returns.
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting, finance, or ERP systems.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently while managing deadlines.
• AAT qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you are a proactive, reliable and detail-focused Finance Assistant looking to join a successful and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.