Contact Howett Thorpe
Howett Thorpe
Finance Assistant
Wokingham, Berkshire
Contact Howett Thorpe
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 7 days ago
- Salary
- £26,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Howett Thorpe
- Closes
- 18 Nov 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
This innovative, well-established organisation based near Woking are seeking an entry level Finance Assistant to join their team. You will be joining a fantastic business that continues to grow and offers brilliant career progression. In addition, this role will be fully office based and will suit a driven individual that is looking to kickstart their career within finance.
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Job Type: Permanent, full time
Location: Woking, Surrey
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Reference no: 16168
Finance Assistant – Benefits
36 hour working week
Company bonus scheme
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Excellent onsite facilities including gym + classes
Car parking onsite
Finance Assistant – About The Role
In this role you will be reporting into the Finance Manager, and you will be mainly covering the Accounts Receivable/Credit Control function. You will also support in other areas of finance, and your key responsibilities will be:
Take ownership of the collection of outstanding customer debts across the UK entities.
Monitor aged debt and escalate issues in accordance with agreed procedures.
Build strong relationships with customers to facilitate timely payment and dispute resolution.
Support cash collection forecasting.
Maintain accurate customer account records within the ERP system.
Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
Support bank reconciliation processes as required.
Maintain petty cash records and reconciliations.
Generate credit notes as required and ensure all necessary approvals.
The successful Finance Assistant will have:
Active desire to pursue a career in finance
Ability to communicate at all levels
Strong attention to detail
Must be a car driver
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. xjnqpsq
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Ad ID: 5419024477
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