Finance Assistant in Stockton-on-Tees

We are looking for a Finance Assistant – Accounts Receivable to join our growing team of like-minded tech people. Should you choose to accept, your responsibilities will encompass:

• Invoice and Payment Management (25%)
  • Ensure all monies owed to the business are collected and processed accurately and promptly to minimise bad debt and maximise cash flow.
  • Proactively chase overdue invoices via telephone and email.
  • Produce accurate client statements of account and reconcile credit notes and invoices.
• Credit Control and Risk Management (30%)
  • Evaluate new credit requests using Credit Safe and take appropriate action in line with company policy.
  • Maintain accurate records of payments and outstanding balances.
  • Monitor and report on aged debt and escalate issues as needed.
• Customer and Internal Collaboration (25%)
  • Respond to internal and client-facing queries in line with razorblue's customer charter.
  • Provide accounts information to internal departments and support resolution of queries.
  • Provide cover for other finance roles during holidays, sickness, or study leave.
• Systems and Reporting (20%)
  • Use financial systems to update payments, monitor money owed, and maintain audit trails.
  • Support the preparation of Month end reports for management accounts including balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Contribute to the development of automated cash flow and debtor metrics reporting.

Our perfect candidate should have a wealth of knowledge spanning various technologies and being able to use these skills to troubleshoot and deliver five-star solutions that keep our clients happy is a must. Customer service is paramount to us, which is why we only look for candidates with excellent customer-facing skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Your friendly tech-savviness will truly shine here.

We know it's unrealistic to find someone who ticks all of these boxes (extra points if you do), which is why we seek those eager to develop over time through our development resources and peer learning. If this aligns with your own personal growth mindset, we would love you to apply.

Qualification
AAT Level 3 or 4 is desirable.

Experience
Minimum 1 year experience in Finance, ideally in Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable role.
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting.

Skills
Strong attention to detail and numerical literacy.
Confident communicator with excellent time management.
Excellent relationship building skills.
Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs).
Ability to self-manage workload and prioritise effectively.
People centric approach & service.
Excellent conversational fluency in English.

Knowledge
Familiar with accounting procedures, ledgers and general accounts.
Experience of ERP systems or similar would be advantageous.

Continuous learning and development are central to our culture, and we heavily invest in elevating our people, not just hiring those already at an expert level.

Working for an IT partner isn't for the faint-hearted; it requires drive, passion for technology, collaboration, and a drive to innovate. If you want to learn more about the IT domain as a whole or specialise in one particular area, you can do that here. We are not looking for the most qualified people, but people who have a true drive to learn and a passion for the technology sector. Our learning and development opportunities, combined with our team's drive for growth, result in a high volume of promotions granted year after year.

We operate a hybrid working policy across most roles and often get asked why we haven't made the decision to go fully remote… For us, natural learning opportunities are invaluable and office working enables this and has also inspired our collective culture of teamwork.

Our other benefits include:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working to suit your work-life fit
• 25 days holidays per annum + public holidays + the ability to purchase 10 more
• Your birthday off (Obviously)
• £2000 Referral Scheme Bonus – if you know any other techies that want to join us
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption + Baby bonus (Family is important to us)
• Fully funded training and accreditations to expand your skillset
• Two paid charity volunteering days per year
• Discounted Broadband (Necessity)
• Life insurance
• Private Health Insurance with Vitality Health
• Quarterly team social fund
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gear up with the latest tech toys through our partnership with Currys
• Cruise around in an eco-friendly electric car with our EV Scheme

We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our application or interview process. We're here to support you.

Agencies/Recruiters Please Note:
To maintain an efficient and direct application process, we ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding our vacancies. We encourage individual candidates to apply directly through our website, as it enables us to manage our hiring process more effectively. Razorblue does not accept unsolicited speculative CVs. We take no liability for fees or commissions if hiring someone who applied directly or was sourced through other means. Any emailed disclaimers indicating otherwise will not supersede this policy. Candidates must be submitted only in response to specific requisitions from our talent acquisition team. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and contributes to our efforts in finding the best possible fit for our team. Rest assured; we'll reach out if we ever need assistance from agencies. Thanks for understanding.