Finance Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise sales orders and invoices accurately based on contracts or sales orders.
• Maintain the sales ledger, including customer details and tax information.
• Ensure correct tax rates are applied and process cancellations as needed.
• Drive proactive cash collection and minimise overdue debt.
• Build strong relationships with customers to resolve payment issues.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success teams to accelerate collections.
• Produce weekly aged debtors reports and track debtor days (DSO).
• Manage the accounts receivable email inbox and respond to client queries promptly.
• Allocate client receipts to invoices and reconcile company bank accounts.
• Upload bank statements weekly and assist with AP reconciliations when required.
• Generate AR reports, including aged debtors analysis and DSO tracking.
• Post month-end journals (e.g., deferred income releases, AR provisions).
• Reconcile deferred income balances monthly to ensure accurate revenue recognition
• Assist with audits by preparing debtor/revenue schedules.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and contribute ideas for process improvements.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or transactional finance roles.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Excellent numerical skills, attention to detail, and Excel skills.
• Clear written/verbal communication skills and ability to meet deadlines effectively.

Desirable:

• Experience using NetSuite or similar accounting systems.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for growth within a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in its financial operations.