Finance Assistant - Northampton

Hiring Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job description

Finance Assistant – Northampton

Location: Northampton - Onsite

Hours: Full Time OR Part Time (30 hours per week - 4 days)

Salary: £29,000 FTE (Permanent)

About the Role: Our client, a well-established organisation in Northampton, is seeking a Finance Assistant on a full time or part time basis, to join their Finance Team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a collaborative team, handling key finance tasks, reporting, and sales ledger responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist with month-end reporting, including Point of Sales Reports, FX Revaluation, Revenue Cut-Off, and Control Account Reconciliations.
2. Prepare and analyse departmental expenditure reports in relation to budget and forecast.
3. Process and review employee expenses, including accruals and releases.
4. Perform cash book postings and reconciliations.
5. Maintain records for fixed assets, including numbering, tagging, and photographing new acquisitions.
6. Manage sales ledger and credit control, including:
1. Raising and posting sales invoices.
2. Allocating customer payments and reconciling debtor listings.
3. Chasing outstanding receivables via phone and email.
4. Resolving customer queries, issuing credit notes, and placing accounts on hold when required.
5. Preparing debtor reports and bad debt calculations.
7. Assist with journal postings, internal controls, and customer/supplier inactivity checks.

Key Requirements:

1. 2+ years’ experience in a finance role with a broad finance knowledge base.
2. Working knowledge of Sage - Ideally.
3. AAT - Ideally.
4. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.