Finance Assistant

?Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for accuracy and organisation? Join a busy and supportive accounts team as our next Finance Assistant, taking ownership of invoicing, credit control, and key sales ledger duties. This is a full-time temporary role based in Polegate , offering a great opportunity to use your skills in Excel, invoicing, and debt collection within a friendly finance environment.

You will be working Monday to Friday, with a choice of 08:30am – 4:30pm or 9:00am – 5:00pm , earning £14.29 per hour . While the role is temporary, it provides an excellent opportunity to showcase your abilities within an established business.

Key Responsibilities

Processing and inputting sales invoices with high accuracy

Managing credit control and debt collection activity

Producing and sending client statements

Compiling and updating the invoice list

Supporting general administration within the finance department

Any other reasonable duties within the accounting function

Essential Requirements

Recent experience in a Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable, or Finance Administrator role

Strong knowledge of Excel (including formulas, spreadsheets, and data management)

Confident in invoice processing , debt chasing , and dealing with customer accounts

Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Preferred (Not Essential) Experience

Working in a busy accounts or finance environment

Using accounting or ERP systems

Managing aged debt

Producing finance reports or documentation

High-volume data entry

Working for First Recruitment as a temporary worker is a great opportunity to experience a variety of workplaces within different industries, whilst offering flexible working hours. You can also expect to receive excellent benefits once you begin temping with First Recruitment Services such as:

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