Finance Assistant - Receivables

About the role

As a Finance Assistant – Receivables you will ensure the timely, accurate and compliant processing of all accounts‑receivable activities. You will act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, supporting strong financial controls and positive customer relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver accounts‑receivable activities within a robust control framework, ensuring accuracy, authorisation and compliance, including VAT.
• Own end‑to‑end processing of customer invoices, credit notes and allocations in line with policies and service levels.
• Prepare and process customer receipts and refunds accurately and within agreed terms.
• Post month‑end journals for non‑sales ledger income, ensuring correct coding and income recognition.
• Identify and implement process improvements, share knowledge and contribute to a high‑performing Transactional Finance function.
• Manage service desk tickets and finance mailboxes, prioritising and resolving membership income queries within SLAs.

Required profile

• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience in an accounts‑receivable or finance assistant role.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑management capability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organised, flexible and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Confident IT user with the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £29,419 per annum.
• 25 days holiday (rising to 29 with service) plus bank holidays, a birthday day off and Christmas closure.
• Private pension scheme with employer contributions and free pension advice.
• Private medical insurance, including online GP and wellbeing support.
• Friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.