Finance Assistant*
Recruitment Agency: Jag Talent Limited
Location: Fully Remote
Temporary: Temporary
Working hours: Full Time
Salary: £150 per day
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I am currently recruiting for an interim, experienced Finance Assistant who has worked across both AR & AP to support an events organisation with their accounts. This role will be for 3 months initially with the potential to go permanent for the right person.
As its fully remote, my client requires someone who is accountable, has a strong work ethic, highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Responsibilities will include:Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including customer onboarding, completion of supplier setup documentation, purchase order management, invoicing, and resolution of customer queries to support timely collection of funds.
Raise and process invoices for delegate ticket sales and other revenue streams, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and allocated to the appropriate general ledger accounts and project codes.
Monitor aged receivables on a regular basis, proactively engaging with customers to resolve outstanding balances and escalating potential credit risks where necessary.
Maintain strong relationships with customers, providing a professional and responsive service while ensuring prompt resolution of payment-related queries.
Process supplier invoices and contributor payments accurately and efficiently using Dext, ensuring all expenditure is correctly coded and supported by appropriate documentation.
Manage invoice approval workflows through ApprovalMax, assigning the appropriate approvers and liaising with stakeholders to ensure timely authorisation of payments.
Review and approve employee expense claims submitted through Xero, ensuring compliance with company policies and accurate coding to the relevant accounts and projects.
Process and reconcile cash receipts, supplier payments, and credit card transactions within Xero, ensuring all transactions are accurately matched and recorded.
Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies, including GBP, EUR, and USD, maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies, liaising with internal teams and suppliers to obtain supporting documentation where required.
Support effective cash management by ensuring receipts and payments are allocated correctly and financial records remain up to date.
Provide excellent customer service by responding promptly and professionally to enquiries from customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and controls, supporting the wider finance team in maintaining accurate, efficient, and compliant financial operations.
Candidate specification:
Strong understanding of accounting principles and finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and cash management.
Advanced working knowledge of Xero, with experience of Dext and ApprovalMax considered advantageous.
Experience working with multi-currency transactions and exposure to VAT and taxation requirements would be beneficial.
Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in financial processing and reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Highly organised with excellent planning, prioritisation, and time management skills.
Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with customers, suppliers, and colleagues at all levels.
Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, with strong numerical and data-handling capabilities.
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