Your new company You will be joining a well‑established organisation in Loughborough with a strong reputation and operations across multiple UK and international sites. The business is growing and offers a supportive, collaborative working culture. They are seeking a Finance Assistant on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract, with the potential for a permanent role depending on performance and business needs. Your new role You will play a key part in the finance function, supporting daily operations and accuracy across multiple systems. Your responsibilities will include: Goods receipting of items Preparing weekly sales and cashflow reports for senior management Tracking export duties Managing invoicing for both UK and US operations Chasing outstanding customer payments Processing customer refunds via email and CRM systems Managing returns and customer queries Handling intercompany recharges and invoices Monitoring daily API errors and logging/resolving issues Escalating unresolved cases to the FC Generating payment request links Supporting month‑end What you'll need to succeed You will be well‑suited to this role if you have: Experience in sales ledger, invoicing or accounts receivable Strong reconciliation ability and high accuracy Confidence using accounting software and multiple systems simultaneously Effective organisational and time‑management skills Ability to work to deadlines, particularly at month‑end A proactive and solutions‑focused approach Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently Experience with Sage 200 or similar finance systems Experience working with multi-currency ledgers What you'll get in return You will receive: A competitive salary up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) Great benefits scheme Free on-site parking The opportunity for the role to become permanent, subject to performance What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk