Finance Assistant required for a fixed term contract for 6 months in CV8.
Role Purpose
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to provide temporary support to the Project Controls and Finance teams during a period of finance system transition and operational change. The successful candidate will support sales ledger activities, cash receipt processing, customer invoicing, and wider finance administration tasks. This role will also assist with ongoing finance migration activities and provide ad‑hoc support across the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Operations
* Process sales ledger transactions accurately and efficiently.
* Raise applications, certificates, and customer invoices using Business Central.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales ledger records.
* Provide cash receipt posting information to the Shared Service Centre (SSC).
* Monitor aged debtor balances and assist with overdue account follow‑up.
* Process credit insurance requests for upcoming projects.
* Assist in resolving supplier and invoice queries.
* Support finance migration activities and other ad‑hoc finance tasks as required.
* Produce reports and provide administrative support to the wider finance team.
Customer & Stakeholder Support
* Respond professionally and efficiently to requests from customers and internal branch teams.
* Support the accounts team in delivering a high standard of service.
Team & Culture
* Promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within the workplace.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across finance and operational teams.
Skills & Experience
* Essential
* Previous experience working within a finance or accounts team.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to manage workload and meet tight deadlines.
* Desirable
* Experience in a project accounting or construction‑related environment.
* Familiarity with Business Central or similar finance systems.
Personal Attributes
* Able to work independently once trained.
* Organised, accurate, and conscientious.
* Flexible and willing to support wider team activities.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skill.
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