Finance Assistant

Reed Accountancy are delighted to be supporting a well-established company in their search to appoint an Accounts Receivable & Finance Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations, with a focus on banking, receivables, and transactional processing. This role also provides operational support across invoicing, dispatch documentation, and inter-yard stock coordination.

Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within finance, gaining hands-on experience across accounts receivable, banking, and wider finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining the sales ledger and keeping customer accounts up to date, including raising and processing invoices accurately and on time
• Carrying out credit control duties such as monitoring outstanding payments and following up with customers when needed
• Preparing and processing payment runs, making sure all payments are correct and completed within deadlines
• Completing daily banking tasks, including posting and allocating receipts, handling cash, and reviewing transactions
• Reconciling bank accounts and statements, investigating any differences and resolving them promptly
• Supporting month-end tasks and assisting the wider finance team where required
• Liaising with internal teams and external contacts to answer queries and resolve any issues
• Helping with general ad hoc duties to support the smooth running of the finance function

Candidate

• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Confident communication skills
• Solid understanding of sales ledger processes, credit control, and bank reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance systems, with the ability to pick up new systems quickly

For more information on this fantastic new opportunity, please contact