Finance Assistant in Great Yarmouth

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full‑time, permanent basis.

Role Summary

Managing the Sales Ledger and Credit Control are the prime responsibilities for the position within the company, whilst operating within the finance team to support wider finance needs of the business. This position is the key point of contact for all customer invoice queries, responsible for timely and accurate processing of Account Receivable.

Main Responsibilities

• Credit control will form a large part of this role. In the current climate, this has become a priority therefore a calm, but firm telephone manner, combined with a systematic approach will be required.
• Ensuring the Aged Debt remains within Company determined levels.
• Raising Invoices both Weekly & Monthly using a bespoke system and integrating into the accounting software.
• Assess all customers regularly for risk of bad debt and report concerns to the Finance Management Team.
• Keep the aged debt within the terms laid out by the directors each year.
• Provide relevant information to the Management Accountant to assist with the month end process.
• Processing Direct Debit Collections and ensure customers payment terms remain as agreed at the point of the contract signing.
• Ensure receipts are allocated correctly and reconciled.
• Handling all invoice queries and disputes in a professional and timely manner.
• Building good relationships with customers and being the main point of contact for all customer issues while providing excellent service to both external customers and internal stakeholders.
• Visiting the bank branch for weekly/monthly company banking needs.
• Running reports, reconciliation and completing basic data analysis.
• Adapt to evolving systems and contribute towards continuous development of the role.
• Willingness to provide cover for others during absence.
• Ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines.
• Strong MS office (Including Excel) skills are essential.
• It is your responsibility through internet searches, attending training courses provided and shared team knowledge to keep your skill level up to date.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of two years’ experience of working in credit control.
• A strong understanding of finance deadlines and the ability to consistently meet them.

Person Specification

• A person who possesses a self‑motivated and conscientious work ethic.
• They will be methodical, organised and accurate.
• They have a good level of education with a minimum of 5 GCSEs with a pass in Mathematics and English.
• Has experience of working in a similar role.
• A confident person who strives for efficiency but understands how their actions can affect others.
• Someone who supports the company’s sustainability goals.
• A team player who not only supports the Finance Team but can appreciate the bigger picture and understand how their work fits into the department and wider company.
• Someone who understands the ethical responsibilities of a Finance role and acts with confidentiality, integrity and due care.
• A positive person that can be accountable for their actions and always look to help solve any challenges the team or company faces as they arise.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:30
• Free Parking.
• Excellent contributory Pension Scheme.
• Bonus Scheme.
• 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
• Supportive training and development.
• Medicash – includes employee discount schemes on major retail and leisure brands.
• Death in service benefit after qualifying period.