Finance Assistant

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

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

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

To be successful in this role, you will have:

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• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance or accounts role
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• Experience within a high-volume transactional finance environment
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• Strong Accounts Receivable and sales ledger experience
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• Previous payroll administration experience
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• Excellent working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Excel
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• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
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• Confident communication and problem-solving skills
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• Working knowledge of UK VAT (EU VAT knowledge is advantageous)
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• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
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• An interest in AI tools and automation to help improve finance processes
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Previous experience within an eCommerce business would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer

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