Finance Administration Assistant

• Annual Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 Per Annum
• Location: Colchester
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join our client's team as a Finance Admin Assistant in Colchester. This role is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, process-driven, and have a background in financial administration. The Finance Admin Assistant will support various financial operations, including sales and purchase ledgers, and play a key role in maintaining efficient financial processes.

• Sales Ledger Management:

  • Set up and maintain customer accounts efficiently.
  • Process daily sales invoices and adjustments/journals.

• Cashier Functions:

  • Identify and post inbound receipts to the Sales Ledger or record in cashbooks.
  • Manage proforma payments and liaise with the Sales Department.
  • Allocate customer receipts according to remittance instructions and follow up on unallocated payments.
  • Handle the removal of accounts from on-stop status.

• Credit Control Support:

  • Assist with running statements, managing on/off stop processes, and the dunning process as directed by the Assistant Accountant.

• Purchase Ledger Support:

  • Assist the Purchase Ledger Clerk with tasks such as commission payments, monitoring inbound emails, reconciling stock queries, and calculating company recharges.

• General Administration:

  • Manage daily and monthly exchange rates and assist with the automation of Goods In Services.
  • Undertake additional duties relevant to the role as required.
  • Adhere to and enforce company policies and health & safety procedures.

• Experience in financial administration within a finance team/function is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with customers.
• Ability to work to deadlines and remain process driven.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Competitive company pension.
• Free parking and on-site parking.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday.

To apply for this Finance Admin Assistant position, please submit your CV to