Finance Assistant
Location: Warwick
Salary: up to £27k DOE + benefits
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our busy and supportive Finance Team. This varied role covers Credit Control, Debt Collection, Payroll, and some Purchase Ledger responsibilities.
You'll play a key part in keeping our finances running smoothly - from investigating invoice queries and reconciling payments in Xero, to supporting payroll processes and liaising with councils and internal teams across the business.
If you're proactive, detail-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Ledger / Credit Control
1. Work with the Sales Ledger Controller and Finance Manager to investigate invoice queries.
2. Liaise directly with councils and internal branch staff.
3. Support debt collection activities and help manage the aged debt report.
Payroll
4. Assist with payroll preparation and submissions (weekly, four-weekly, and monthly) to our outsourced provider.
5. Handle payroll queries and support branches with data submissions.
6. Perform weekly and month-end payroll checks.
7. Complete new starter forms and reconcile sales ledger accounts.
Purchase Ledger
8. Upload invoices onto the system.
9. Support the Finance Manager with payment queries.
10. Help manage actions from the finance inbox.
Other Duties
11. Support finance projects as needed by the Sales Ledger Controller, Finance Manager, or CFO.
What We're Looking For
12. Previous experience in a finance environment (essential).
13. Basic Excel skills.
14. Xero experience (advantageous but not essential).
15. Experience in the care sector (beneficial but not essential).
16. Strong numerical and analytical skills with great attention to detail.
17. Excellent organisation, communication, and time management skills.
18. A positive, proactive "can do" attitude.
Why Join Us?
19. Be part of a compassionate team making a real difference in the community.
20. Supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
21. Competitive salary and benefits package.
22. Pension scheme and an extra day off for your birthday!
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.