Finance Assistant

July 3, 2026
£30000 - £30000
Urgent

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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