An ambitious and fast-growing business in Great Notley is seeking a confident and commercially minded Finance Assistant to join its expanding team.
Following a recent rebrand and backed by financial investment, the company has experienced rapid growth and is now looking to appoint someone who wants to build a long-term career within the business.
This role offers genuine progression, with a clear pathway toward Finance Manager and ultimately Finance Director, supported by training and mentorship from the current fractional Finance Director.
Key Duties
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Manage Sales and Purchase Ledger, including reconciliations and invoice approvals
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Maintain accurate bookkeeping within Xero, including daily postings, journals and month-end adjustments
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Complete bank, interest and expense reconciliations
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Support cash flow forecasting, credit control and aged debtor reviews
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Assist with month-end and year-end processes, including preparation of management accounts (P&L, cash flow and balance sheet support)
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Authorise and manage bank payments, including Direct Debits via GoCardless
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Raise purchase orders and support new business deal processing, including liaison with funders and lease reconciliations
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Set up and manage customer contracts within CRM systems
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Act as the main point of contact for finance-related customer and supplier queries
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Provide wider commercial, sales support and administrative assistance as required
About You
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Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar role
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Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential)
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Comfortable taking ownership and accountability
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Highly organised with strong attention to detail
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Able to work in a fast-growing, evolving environment
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Strong communication skills and confident liaising with funders and stakeholders
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Ideally having worked for a service-led technology or engineering business
What’s on Offer
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Genuine long-term progression to senior finance leadership
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Mentorship from an experienced Finance Director
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Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes
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Growing, ambitious and well-backed business
