Finance Assistant – Northampton

Finance Assistant – Northampton Location: Northampton – Onsite Hours: Full Time OR Part Time (30 hours per week – 4 days) Salary: £29,000 FTE (Permanent) About the Role: Our client, a well-established organisation in Northampton, is seeking a Finance Assistant on a full time or part time basis, to join their Finance Team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a collaborative team, handling key finance tasks, reporting, and sales ledger responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: * Assist with month-end reporting, including Point of Sales Reports, FX Revaluation, Revenue Cut-Off, and Control Account Reconciliations. * Prepare and analyse departmental expenditure reports in relation to budget and forecast. * Process and review employee expenses, including accruals and releases. * Perform cash book postings and reconciliations. * Maintain records for fixed assets, including numbering, tagging, and photographing new acquisitions. * Manage sales ledger and credit control, including: * Raising and posting sales invoices. * Allocating customer payments and reconciling debtor listings. * Chasing outstanding receivables via phone and email. * Resolving customer queries, issuing credit notes, and placing accounts on hold when required. * Preparing debtor reports and bad debt calculations. * Assist with journal postings, internal controls, and customer/supplier inactivity checks. Key Requirements: * 2+ years’ experience in a finance role with a broad finance knowledge base. * Working knowledge of Sage – Ideally. * AAT – Ideally * Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders