Finance Assistant

Location: North Baddesley

Job title –  Finance Assistant

Hours – Monday to Friday – 9am – 5pm (hybrid working pattern)

Location – North Baddersley  | £29,000 - £32,000 per annum (DOE)

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant with a strong background in Accounts Receivable We're looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused individual to join a busy and growing finance team in a permanent position.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of the sales ledger while supporting the wider finance function.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm
30-minute lunch break
Hybrid working (2 days from home and 3 days in office)
Free on-site parking

The Role

Working closely with the Operational Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing the sales ledger and ensuring customer accounts are reconciled efficiently. You'll play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance department.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the sales ledger, including raising and checking customer invoices
Processing and reconciling high volumes of customer invoices and remittances
Managing credit control and proactively chasing outstanding payments
Resolving customer invoice, payment and remittance queries
Reconciling high-volume, multi-currency bank accounts and payment gateways
Supporting the monthly payroll process
Assisting with monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
Providing ad hoc support to the wider finance team

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance or accounts role

Experience with in a high-volume transactional finance environment
Strong Accounts Receivable and sales ledger experience
Previous payroll administration experience
Excellent working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Excel
Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Confident communication and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of UK VAT (EU VAT knowledge is advantageous)
A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
An interest in AI tools and automation to help improve finance processes

Previous experience within an eCommerce business would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer

Permanent, full-time position
Hybrid working
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Free on-site parking
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Private healthcare
Company pension scheme
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to develop your career within a growing business

If you're looking to take the next step in your finance career and join a forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration