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Finance Assistant

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Larkfield, Kent

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Finance Assistant

The Finance Assistant is a key operational role responsible for delivering all day-to-day transactional finance activity across payroll, billing and credit control. Operating at the centre of the pay-and bill cycle, the role ensures that every financial process, from timesheet validation to client invoicing - is accurate, timely, and fully aligned with contractual and regulatory standards. This position is fundamental to maintaining the financial integrity of our high-volume recruitment operation and ensuring reliable weekly payroll for all temporary workers.

Close coordination with consultants, clients, and external payroll partners is a daily requirement, ensuring smooth resolution of billing queries and maintaining positive relationships throughout the supply chain.

The Finance Assistant also plays an active role in continuous improvement - identifying inefficiencies, supporting process automation, and helping strengthen internal controls. As part of a lean and high-performing support team, the position requires a balance of precision and pace: ensuring the financial engine of the business runs smoothly every week while contributing to ongoing development of scalable, best-practice finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

  * Collate and validate weekly timesheets

  * Process PAYE and umbrella contractor payments

  * Generate client invoices and remittances

  * Cross-check invoice data and resolve billing queries

  * Audit live placements for pay vs charge accuracy

  * Support with the Issue of statements and aged debtor reports

  * Chase overdue debts and resolve disputes

  * Perform bank reconciliation and client remittance posting

  * Monitor client credit ratings and limits

  * Ensure CRM and payroll data accuracy

Skills, Qualities & Qualifications

  * Experience in credit control, payroll or finance administration (recruitment background desirable)

  * Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy

  * Strong numerical and analytical capability

  * Organised and able to manage multiple weekly deadlines

  * Proficient in Excel and experienced in CRM/payroll systems

  * Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  * Currently studying/recently completed AAT level 2 or 3

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