About this role
Finance Assistant
Location: Gillingham Salary: £28-£35,000 Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you an organised finance professional who thrives on keeping processes running smoothly, resolving queries, and ensuring every penny is accounted for?
We're looking for a detail-focused Finance Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team. This is a varied role where you'll take ownership of sales ledger, credit control, purchase ledger and banking activities, playing a vital part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider business.
As a Finance Assistant, you'll be involved in the full transactional finance cycle, including:
Sales Ledger & Invoicing
Raising and issuing customer invoices accurately and on timeAllocating customer payments and maintaining sales ledger recordsManaging invoice trackers and supporting documentationResolving invoicing discrepancies with internal teams Credit Control
Chasing overdue payments via phone and emailMonitoring aged debt and maintaining up-to-date collection recordsInvestigating customer queries and driving prompt resolutionProducing customer statements and supporting debt review meetings Purchase Ledger & Payments
Processing supplier invoices and reconciling supplier accountsPreparing payment runs and supporting BACS paymentsInvestigating invoice discrepancies and ensuring accurate codingMaintaining bank transaction and reconciliation records Finance Administration
Supporting customer and supplier account setupMonitoring finance inboxes and responding to enquiriesMaintaining accurate records within SAP and supporting spreadsheetsWorking closely with colleagues across finance, sales and customer service teams This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys a fast-paced finance environment and takes pride in delivering accurate work.
We're looking for:
Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Accounts Payable role
Knowledge of sales ledger and purchase ledger processes
Experience processing invoices, allocating payments and reconciling accounts
Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
Confident communication skills with a professional approach to customers and suppliers
It would be advantageous if you have:
SAP experienceExperience using customer invoicing portalsKnowledge of BACS payment runsExperience working with online banking platformsMulti-currency or invoice finance experience If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a genuine impact within a collaborative finance team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your finance career and become part of a business that values accuracy, teamwork and professional development.