Finance Assistant - Part Time
Location: Bolton
Hours: circa 20-25 hours per week
Salary: circa £24,000- £28,000
We are currently recruiting for a proactive, detail- orientated, part time Finance Assistant to join to an established, employee-owned business, based in Bolton.
You will be responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts and assisting with financial processes. This is a varied role, which also includes providing essential support to the Finance Manager during month-end.
The ideal candidate will be adaptable and flexible, with strong communication skills, highly personable and a great team player.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Proactively chase overdue invoices via telephone, email, and written correspondence
2. Maintain accurate records of customer communications and payment agreements
3. Accurately allocate incoming payments to customer accounts
4. Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies
5. Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice/payment queries
6. Monitor credit limits and propose changes based on account history
7. Prepare and maintain aged debtor reports; escalate high-risk accounts where necessary
8. Assist the Finance Manager with month-end tasks such as debtor reporting & commentary