Finance Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Peterborough office as a Credit Finance Assistant on a hybrid basis to enhance the capabilities of the Finance team as part of a continual drive to develop this key function’s ability to add value to the business.

The post holder will join a fast-paced finance team within our multi service office, alongside the IT and HR teams. In addition, we are a sociable office with a variety of different activities for individuals to get involved in, including summer socials and volunteering activities.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

MAIN TASKS:

• Daily administration and allocation of cash receipts to the business in Business Central, for both BACS and cheques
• Deal with inter company transfers / Client Accounts
• Maintaining the Daily Cash Received reports & Remittance files
• Taking card payments over the phone / online – advising Credit Control via Credit Hound
• Action and Allocation of Write Offs and Adjustments
• Assisting Credit Control with ad hoc requests:
• Credit Risk: Monitor ongoing all live customers with a balance in the last 12 months, to ensure current credit report – check advised limit to balance and report on those over credit limit

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, conduct their work in a professional manner and be comfortable with multi-tasking and working under pressure to meet deadlines. Ideally you will have experience working within an accounts receivable or finance administration role within a medium sized company or in a similar role. A good working knowledge of Microsoft office packages, including Excel is essential for this role. You must have a clear financial record and the position is subject to a credit check.