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Finance Assistant

Job Reference: FJ-6xy9c

Accountancy
Ashford, Kent
£26000 - £28000 per annum
Permanent

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

  • Maintain and reconcile the Sales Ledger: post invoices, apply receipts, investigate and resolve discrepancies
  • Process Purchase Ledger transactions: enter invoices, prepare payments, match purchase orders and invoices
  • Support Credit Control: monitor aging reports, contact customers regarding overdue accounts, escalate issues as appropriate
  • Assist with month end routines and basic reconciliations
  • Prepare and maintain financial records and reports as required
  • 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

Required Skills and Experience

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