Finance Administration Assistant - Slough

• Annual Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 Per Annum
• Location: Colchester
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join our client's team as a Finance Admin Assistant in Colchester. This role is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, process-driven, and have a background in financial administration. The Finance Admin Assistant will support various financial operations, including sales and purchase ledgers, and play a key role in maintaining efficient financial processes.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Sales Ledger Management:
• Set up and maintain customer accounts efficiently.
• Process daily sales invoices and adjustments/journals.
• Cashier Functions:
• Identify and post inbound receipts to the Sales Ledger or record in cashbooks.
• Manage proforma payments and liaise with the Sales Department.
• Allocate customer receipts according to remittance instructions and follow up on unallocated payments.
• Handle the removal of accounts from on-stop status.
• Credit Control Support:
• Assist with running statements, managing on/off stop processes, and the dunning process as directed by the Assistant Accountant.
• Purchase Ledger Support:
• Assist the Purchase Ledger Clerk with tasks such as commission payments, monitoring inbound emails, reconciling stock queries, and calculating company recharges.
• General Administration:
• Manage daily and monthly exchange rates and assist with the automation of Goods In Services.
• Undertake additional duties relevant to the role as required.
• Adhere to and enforce company policies and health & safety procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in financial administration within a finance team/function is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with customers.
• Ability to work to deadlines and remain process driven.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Competitive company pension.
• Free parking and on-site parking.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday.

To apply for this Finance Admin Assistant position, please submit your CV to