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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:

* Assist with month-end reporting, including Point of Sales Reports, FX Revaluation, Revenue Cut-Off, and Control Account Reconciliations.

* Prepare and analyse departmental expenditure reports in relation to budget and forecast.

* Process and review employee expenses, including accruals and releases.

* Perform cash book postings and reconciliations.

* Maintain records for fixed assets, including numbering, tagging, and photographing new acquisitions.

* Manage sales ledger and credit control, including:

* Raising and posting sales invoices.

* Allocating customer payments and reconciling debtor listings.

* Chasing outstanding receivables via phone and email.

* Resolving customer queries, issuing credit notes, and placing accounts on hold when required.

* Preparing debtor reports and bad debt calculations.

* Assist with journal postings, internal controls, and customer/supplier inactivity checks.

Key Requirements:

* 2+ years’ experience in a finance role with a broad finance knowledge base.

* Working knowledge of Sage - Ideally.

* AAT - Ideally

* Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

* Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders