Finance Assistant, Credit Controller (FTC - Hybrid Brighton)

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Credit Control team, where you will play a vital role in managing debtor accounts, ensuring timely payments, and minimising financial risk to the business. You will also provide administrative support to our Sales Ledger team, including data input across the sales ledger and reconciliation of payments. Your key responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records, following up on outstanding invoices, and supporting the credit control function with essential administrative tasks. Additionally, you will handle data input for both purchase and sales ledgers, reconcile payments, and ensure clients are invoiced correctly in line with their contracts. To excel in this role, you will need strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Enter, reconcile and post cash receipts into the appropriate financial system daily.
• Conduct research on account payments received and contact customers accordingly, including suspense accounts.
• Investigate and resolve customer queries.
• Print and upload invoices, monthly statements and ad hoc copy invoice requests.
• Process customer billing, respond to customer requests and update balances in the accounting system.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Experience in a finance team and familiarity with finance systems such as Sage.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong overall computer skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to tackle debts with determination and focus.
• Good communication skills and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

About Health Partners:

At Health Partners, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions. We partner with organisations across diverse industries, helping them to support the physical and mental health of their employees. We are committed to transforming health and wellbeing services in the UK. Our mission is to empower people to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives.

Culture and Benefits:

We focus on innovation and excellence, combining clinical expertise with a personal, compassionate approach. Our multidisciplinary team delivers tailored, evidence-based solutions to meet client needs. We value long-term partnerships built on trust, professionalism, and results. We support growth and provide opportunities for staff development.

Diversity & Inclusion: Health Partners is a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. We support the needs of our employees and understand work and home life responsibilities. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Working hours and contract: The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%.
• Life assurance.
• Starting with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Birthday day off (non-contractual).
• Discounted gym membership.
• Health cashback plan.