Finance Assistant

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Ashford

Job type: Fixed term contract (initially 6 months but with the possibility it could be extended, subject to business requirements)

Salary: £26,000 - £28.000 per annum (Dependent on experience)

Overview

HRGO are exclusively supporting our client in their search for a Finance Assistant to join their busy finance team on a fixed term contract.

The successful candidate will assist with sales and purchase ledgers, support credit control activities, and provide general administrative and financial support across the department.

Key Responsibilities

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• Maintain and reconcile the Sales Ledger: post invoices, apply receipts, investigate and resolve discrepancies
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• Process Purchase Ledger transactions: enter invoices, prepare payments, match purchase orders and invoices
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• Support Credit Control: monitor aging reports, contact customers regarding overdue accounts, escalate issues as appropriate
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• Assist with month end routines and basic reconciliations
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• Prepare and maintain financial records and reports as required
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• Provide general support to the Finance team, including ad-hoc administrative tasks and process improvements Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers/customers to resolve queries
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Required Skills and Experience

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• Strong numeracy and attention to detail
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• Experience in a similar role/relevant qualifications would be preferred but not essential
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• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
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• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support colleagues with varied tasks
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