We are looking for a reliable and detail oriented Finance Assistant to support our Finance Manager in managing day-to-day financial operations on a 3 month FTC with the possibility of extending. This role is key to ensuring smooth financial processes, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management, invoicing, reconciliations, and credit control.

Responsibilities

* Manage credit control and proactively chase overdue accounts.

* Set up new customer accounts and perform credit and sanctions checks.

* Process customer invoices for UK and export shipments, ensuring compliance with customs requirements.

* Record and allocate daily cash receipts and payments.

* Process vendor invoices and employee expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.

* Prepare monthly customer statements and respond to ad hoc queries.

* Perform month-end reconciliations for bank accounts, AP, and AR.

* Support internal and external audits.

* Assist the Finance Manager with reporting, reconciliations, and ad hoc finance tasks.

* Undertake reception/switchboard duties and general administration as needed.

Experience

* Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Recievable roles.

* High level of accuracy in data entry.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office.

* Knowledge of accounting softwares.

Plympton based, working Monday to Friday 08.1...