Finance Assistant

Job Title: Finance Assistant (Fixed Term Contract – 6 months) Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 p.a. Hours: Full time Location: Colchester Casanovas Recruitment Solutions is pleased to be working with this family-owned company that provides high quality care across the country. This job opening is a 6-month fixed term contract where you will be supporting Regional Credit Controllers. This position plays a crucial part in safeguarding the company’s cash flow and profitability. This is excellent opportunity to join a growing team and make an impact. Benefits: * 25 days holiday * Free Parking * Flexible and hybrid working * Pension scheme * Training and learning opportunities Main areas of responsibility: * Chasing outstanding and overdue payments / invoices, managing customer accounts * Setting up credit terms, handling and resolving payment discrepancies and queries * Work closely with internal teams and direct communication with customers and suppliers * Stay on top of and manage debts owed to the company * Follow up payments as needed and negotiating re-payment plans * Prepare and finalise customer account statements, ensuring accurate information for seamless financial transactions * Process customer refunds swiftly and accurately, adhering to company policies for timely resolutions * Draft and organise customer letters in compliance with GDPR, safeguarding sensitive information * Support Regional Credit Controllers with key administrative tasks, helping manage customer accounts and resolve issues efficiently * Manage calls and inboxes, ensuring prompt customer responses * Distribute customer correspondence promptly, keeping communication clear throughout * Review reconciliations meticulously, catching and correcting numerical errors to maintain financial accuracy * Provide broad support to Accounts payable and receivable teams, boosting overall finance department efficiency Required Skills & Desired Experience: * Previous experience in Accounts / Credit Control and administration role * Excellent attention to detail and competent with Excel * Great communication skills * Comfortable and assertive when making calls chasing outstanding debt If you possess the necessary skills and experience and are interested in learning more, apply now to take advantage of this exciting career opportunity