Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,300 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | SG1 2BH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Carevending Services Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our team in our Stevenage office in Hertfordshire.
The ideal candidate will provide essential support within our finance office, by assisting with a variety of accounting and financial tasks.
Utilising accounting software Sage Line 50 for financial record keeping and reporting.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Handling day-to-day bookkeeping activities and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Processing and allocating daily bank payments and receipts.
• Manage sales ledger, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts.
• Liaise with customers via phone and email to resolve any payment issues.
• Monitor overdue accounts and take appropriate action, including issuing reminders, negotiating payment terms, and escalating where necessary.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to promote the efficient collection of debts.
• Request POs from customers, enter onto invoices and submit via Portals.
• Manage purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices and monthly payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier and customer accounts and credit card transactions.
• Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and statements
• Check meter movements in the VMGR system (bespoke) for anomalies and correct them
Skills and Experience Required:
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Prior experience in a finance assistant or similar role.
Benefits:
• Company pension
• On-site parking
Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
Experience:
• Sage Line 50: Preferred
• Intermediate Excel: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
The ideal candidate will provide essential support within our finance office, by assisting with a variety of accounting and financial tasks.
Utilising accounting software Sage Line 50 for financial record keeping and reporting.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Handling day-to-day bookkeeping activities and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Processing and allocating daily bank payments and receipts.
• Manage sales ledger, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts.
• Liaise with customers via phone and email to resolve any payment issues.
• Monitor overdue accounts and take appropriate action, including issuing reminders, negotiating payment terms, and escalating where necessary.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to promote the efficient collection of debts.
• Request POs from customers, enter onto invoices and submit via Portals.
• Manage purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices and monthly payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier and customer accounts and credit card transactions.
• Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and statements
• Check meter movements in the VMGR system (bespoke) for anomalies and correct them
Skills and Experience Required:
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Prior experience in a finance assistant or similar role.
Benefits:
• Company pension
• On-site parking
Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
Experience:
• Sage Line 50: Preferred
• Intermediate Excel: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person