Finance Assistant
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Location: Bewdley
Responsible For: Finance and accounts support
Salary: Up to £36,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (some flexibility if needed)
Purpose and Objectives of the Role
Responsible for processing invoices, managing payments, reconciliations, credit control, VAT returns, and payroll support while maintaining records, ensuring compliance, preparing reports, and liaising with suppliers, customers, HMRC, and internal teams.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Processing & Administration
Process sales and purchase invoices
Manage payments and receipts
Bank reconciliations
Process expense claims and support with petty cash management
Maintain financial records, filing systems, and accounting software in line with HMRC requirements
Prepare routine financial reports
Support month-end and year-end processes
Credit Control & Account Management
Take control of credit control and regularly monitor and chase overdue payments
Maintain and manage supplier and customer accounts
Handle financial queries from internal teams and external contacts
Liaise with banks, suppliers, and customers
Compliance & Auditing
VAT returns preparation and submission
Maintain documentation and audit trails
Support audits by providing documentation
Ensure compliance with financial procedures and statutory returns
Respond to financial queries
Collaboration & General Duties
Work with other departments on budget and finance matters
Deliver excellent customer service throughout
Complete training as required to enhance capabilities
Maintain the function/responsibilities of colleagues in their absence
Any other duties reasonably requested