Job Title: Finance Assistant - Receivables

Location: Bracknell/ Hybrid working

Working Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £29,419 per annum

About Us

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About the Role

As our Finance assistant, you’ll deliver a timely, accurate, and compliant accounts receivable ensuring invoices, receipts, and related transactions are processed correctly and efficiently. You will support strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and positive customer relationships, acting as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding accounts receivable service delivery.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Delivering Accounts Receivable activities within a robust control framework, taking ownership for the accuracy, authorisation, and compliance of all transactions, including VAT, and minimising the risk of error or fraud.
• Owning the end-to-end processing of customer invoices, credit notes and allocations accurately and in line with policies and service levels.
• Being accountable for the accurate and timely preparation and processing of customer receipts and refunds in line with agreed terms and internal controls.
• Preparing and posting month‑end journals for non‑sales ledger income, ensuring accurate coding and income recognition.
• Demonstrating ownership and continuous improvement by proactively identifying opportunities to enhance processes and controls, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a resilient and high-performing Transactional Finance function.
• Managing service desk tickets and shared finance mailboxes, ensuring membership income queries are prioritised, resolved within SLAs, and clearly communicated.

About You

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and/ or experience:

• An understanding of basic accounting principles
• Experience in an accounts receivable or finance assistant role
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management capability with ability to challenge appropriately
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy
• Be organised, flexible, and able to work to tight deadlines
• Be a confident IT user with good excel skills and an ability to pick up new IT systems quickly.

Why Work For Us?

We offer not only the opportunity to make a real difference through your work but also a friendly, flexible, and supportive working environment. Here’s what you can expect:

• A Competitive Salary
• Generous Benefits Package:
  • 25 days holiday (rising to 29 with service) plus bank holidays, a birthday day off, and Christmas closure.
  • Private pension scheme with employer contributions and free pension advice.
  • Private medical insurance (includes Online GP and Wellbeing Assistance) and a Health Cash Plan (includes dental and optical cashback).
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies and life assurance.
  • Access to resources supporting wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders.
• Development Opportunities: Learning and development tailored to your career growth.
• Inclusive Environment: We’re a disability-committed and EDI-focused employer, with values that celebrate diversity and inclusivity.
• Recognition: We hold a Gold Investors in People Award, reflecting our commitment to your development and wellbeing.

We are proud to say that we hold a Gold Investors in People Award – which we really hope will show you our commitment to you as an employer.

Please note that we may consider applications as they are submitted and therefore you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We are committed to safer recruitment and to safeguarding the wellbeing of everyone who works with or comes into contact with our organisation. As part of this commitment, all appointments are subject to a robust selection process, including verification of identity, employment history, references, and appropriate background checks. We expect all colleagues to share our values and uphold the highest standards of safety, integrity, and professionalism.