Job Description
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
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