Finance Administration Assistant
· Annual Salary: Up to £30,000 Per Annum
· Location: Colchester, Essex
· Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
We are seeking a Finance Administration Assistant to join a successful clothes and fabric wholesaler. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in financial administration, looking to contribute to a dynamic team.
Day-to-day of the role:
· Sales Ledger Management:
o Timely setup and ongoing maintenance of customer accounts.
o Daily processing of sales invoices, adjustments, and journals.
o Handling cashier duties including identification and posting of inbound receipts, administration of proforma payments, and managing customer receipts.
· Credit Control Support:
o Assist with running customer statements and managing account statuses.
o Support the dunning process including reminder letters and debt follow-ups.
· Purchase Ledger Support:
o Assist with processing commission payments and monitoring inbound finance-related emails.
o Help resolve stock query reconciliations and calculate commissions and company recharges.
· General Finance Administration:
o Assist with daily and monthly exchange rate updates and support the automation of goods-in services.
o Perform other ad-hoc duties relevant to the role.
· Policy Compliance:
o Ensure understanding and adherence to internal policies and procedures.
o Report any concerns related to compliance or health & safety promptly.
Required Skills & Qualifications
· Minimum 2 years’ experience in financial administration.
· Strong administrative skills within a finance function.
· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
· Strong communication skills, with confidence in speaking to customers.
· Ability to meet deadlines and work in a process-driven environment.
Benefits
· Company pension
· Free parking