Finance Assistant (Accounts Receivable)

Are you an ambitious Finance Assistant who wants to work in a supportive and collaborative team environment? Do you want to work for a public sector organisation working to educate, develop and guide the next generation? Are you eager to work in a fast paced and supportive environment? If yes, read on!

Robertson Bell are excited to announce their partnership with this public sector organisation as they out to market for a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis. Do not miss out on the opportunity to join this fantastic organisation that offers exposure to a variety of finance functions as they go through an exciting period of change.

In this Finance Assistant role you will:

• Responsibility for completing accounts receivable functions in an effective and efficient manner.
• Perform credit control duties, when required, in the form of emails and over the phone, maintaining a pleasant and tactful form of communication between parents and other stakeholders.
• Provide valuable support to the wider finance team by providing cover for accounts payable duties when necessary.
• Aid in different projects to develop the accounts receivable processes and drive continued improvement in the finance team.

Based in South-East London, this opportunity is offering un-paralleled employee benefits including a generous annual leave allowance, competitive pension contribution, free-lunches onsite and access to the wellbeing facilities. Do not miss out on the opportunity to join this fantastic and collaborative team and apply today!

The successful candidate will have:

• At least one year’s experience working in a Finance Assistant role, with a great understanding of bookkeeping, debits and credit.
• Experience using an accounting system such as Sage 200, Agresso or similar and pick up new softwares easily.
• Great communication skills, high emotional intelligence, a friendly and personable demeanour with the ability to work in a team environment.
• A great work-ethic and the desire to learn and take on more responsibility as they progress and grow into their role.

Applications may close early, to avoid disappointment, apply today!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required onsite five days a week, but some flexibility is offered during school holidays.