Finance Assistant

Purchase Ledger Clerk Location: Sittingbourne Salary: Up to £26,780 per annum (dependent on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (37.5 hours per week) The Opportunity We are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established and growing automotive business. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional to become part of a busy finance team within a successful, multi-site organisation. This role would suit someone with previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate financial administration. Key Responsibilities Processing and logging supplier invoices Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and documentation Preparing invoices for payment authorisation Processing supplier payments Posting and monitoring petty cash transactions Investigating and resolving supplier queries Producing finance and management reports Liaising with suppliers and internal departments Maintaining accurate supplier account information Supporting the wider finance team as required About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience within a purchase ledger or accounts payable role Experience working within a busy finance function Strong numerical and analytical skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Good understanding of financial controls and audit requirements Strong organisational and communication skills A proactive and driven approach to work The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Benefits Competitive salary up to £26,780 Discretionary bonus scheme 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Health and wellbeing support programme Private healthcare benefits Dental insurance Life insurance Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Employee referral scheme Free on-site parking Bereavement leave Sick pay Career development opportunities within a growing organisation Apply Now If you're looking to develop your finance career within a successful and supportive business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.

Credit Controller We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a successful and expanding business, taking responsibility for a substantial customer ledger and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow. In this position, you will oversee the full credit control process, ensuring outstanding balances are collected promptly while effectively managing credit risk and building strong relationships with customers. This role would suit someone who is confident working autonomously, making commercial decisions, and contributing to the wider success of the finance function. This is a full-time, office-based position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Main Duties Maintain and manage a large customer ledger, ensuring debts are collected in a timely manner. Contact customers by phone and email to recover outstanding payments professionally and efficiently. Carry out credit checks and reviews for both new and existing customers, recommending suitable credit limits. Monitor overdue accounts and aged debt reports, identifying potential risks and taking appropriate action. Agree payment plans where necessary and work with customers to resolve account queries and disputes. Collaborate with insurers, brokers, and colleagues across the business regarding credit limits, debt recovery, and risk management activities. Benefits Salary: dependent on experience 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays Modern working environment Supportive and collaborative team culture Opportunity to join a growing and successful business About You The ideal candidate will have previous experience within credit control, specifically managing larger or more complex ledgers. You will be commercially aware, confident assessing risk, and comfortable making informed decisions to protect the business while maintaining positive customer relationships. You will be an excellent communicator, able to handle difficult conversations professionally and negotiate effective payment solutions when required. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, are essential. The successful individual will be self-motivated, capable of working independently, and comfortable taking ownership of the credit control function. Due to the location, a driving licence and access to your own transport are required. If you have the skills and experience required and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV today. We look forward to hearing from you.

Credit Controller We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a successful and expanding business, taking responsibility for a substantial customer ledger and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow. In this position, you will oversee the full credit control process, ensuring outstanding balances are collected promptly while effectively managing credit risk and building strong relationships with customers. This role would suit someone who is confident working autonomously, making commercial decisions, and contributing to the wider success of the finance function. This is a full-time, office-based position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Main Duties Maintain and manage a large customer ledger, ensuring debts are collected in a timely manner. Contact customers by phone and email to recover outstanding payments professionally and efficiently. Carry out credit checks and reviews for both new and existing customers, recommending suitable credit limits. Monitor overdue accounts and aged debt reports, identifying potential risks and taking appropriate action. Agree payment plans where necessary and work with customers to resolve account queries and disputes. Collaborate with insurers, brokers, and colleagues across the business regarding credit limits, debt recovery, and risk management activities. Benefits Salary: dependent on experience 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays Modern working environment Supportive and collaborative team culture Opportunity to join a growing and successful business About You The ideal candidate will have previous experience within credit control, specifically managing larger or more complex ledgers. You will be commercially aware, confident assessing risk, and comfortable making informed decisions to protect the business while maintaining positive customer relationships. You will be an excellent communicator, able to handle difficult conversations professionally and negotiate effective payment solutions when required. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, are essential. The successful individual will be self-motivated, capable of working independently, and comfortable taking ownership of the credit control function. Due to the location, a driving licence and access to your own transport are required. If you have the skills and experience required and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV today. We look forward to hearing from you.

Credit Controller We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a successful and expanding business, taking responsibility for a substantial customer ledger and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow. In this position, you will oversee the full credit control process, ensuring outstanding balances are collected promptly while effectively managing credit risk and building strong relationships with customers. This role would suit someone who is confident working autonomously, making commercial decisions, and contributing to the wider success of the finance function. This is a full-time, office-based position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Main Duties Maintain and manage a large customer ledger, ensuring debts are collected in a timely manner. Contact customers by phone and email to recover outstanding payments professionally and efficiently. Carry out credit checks and reviews for both new and existing customers, recommending suitable credit limits. Monitor overdue accounts and aged debt reports, identifying potential risks and taking appropriate action. Agree payment plans where necessary and work with customers to resolve account queries and disputes. Collaborate with insurers, brokers, and colleagues across the business regarding credit limits, debt recovery, and risk management activities. Benefits Salary: dependent on experience 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays Modern working environment Supportive and collaborative team culture Opportunity to join a growing and successful business About You The ideal candidate will have previous experience within credit control, specifically managing larger or more complex ledgers. You will be commercially aware, confident assessing risk, and comfortable making informed decisions to protect the business while maintaining positive customer relationships. You will be an excellent communicator, able to handle difficult conversations professionally and negotiate effective payment solutions when required. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, are essential. The successful individual will be self-motivated, capable of working independently, and comfortable taking ownership of the credit control function. Due to the location, a driving licence and access to your own transport are required. If you have the skills and experience required and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV today. We look forward to hearing from you.

Credit Controller We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a successful and expanding business, taking responsibility for a substantial customer ledger and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow. In this position, you will oversee the full credit control process, ensuring outstanding balances are collected promptly while effectively managing credit risk and building strong relationships with customers. This role would suit someone who is confident working autonomously, making commercial decisions, and contributing to the wider success of the finance function. This is a full-time, office-based position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Main Duties Maintain and manage a large customer ledger, ensuring debts are collected in a timely manner. Contact customers by phone and email to recover outstanding payments professionally and efficiently. Carry out credit checks and reviews for both new and existing customers, recommending suitable credit limits. Monitor overdue accounts and aged debt reports, identifying potential risks and taking appropriate action. Agree payment plans where necessary and work with customers to resolve account queries and disputes. Collaborate with insurers, brokers, and colleagues across the business regarding credit limits, debt recovery, and risk management activities. Benefits Salary: dependent on experience 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays Modern working environment Supportive and collaborative team culture Opportunity to join a growing and successful business About You The ideal candidate will have previous experience within credit control, specifically managing larger or more complex ledgers. You will be commercially aware, confident assessing risk, and comfortable making informed decisions to protect the business while maintaining positive customer relationships. You will be an excellent communicator, able to handle difficult conversations professionally and negotiate effective payment solutions when required. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, are essential. The successful individual will be self-motivated, capable of working independently, and comfortable taking ownership of the credit control function. Due to the location, a driving licence and access to your own transport are required. If you have the skills and experience required and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV today. We look forward to hearing from you.

Credit Controller We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a successful and expanding business, taking responsibility for a substantial customer ledger and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow. In this position, you will oversee the full credit control process, ensuring outstanding balances are collected promptly while effectively managing credit risk and building strong relationships with customers. This role would suit someone who is confident working autonomously, making commercial decisions, and contributing to the wider success of the finance function. This is a full-time, office-based position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Main Duties Maintain and manage a large customer ledger, ensuring debts are collected in a timely manner. Contact customers by phone and email to recover outstanding payments professionally and efficiently. Carry out credit checks and reviews for both new and existing customers, recommending suitable credit limits. Monitor overdue accounts and aged debt reports, identifying potential risks and taking appropriate action. Agree payment plans where necessary and work with customers to resolve account queries and disputes. Collaborate with insurers, brokers, and colleagues across the business regarding credit limits, debt recovery, and risk management activities. Benefits Salary: dependent on experience 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays Modern working environment Supportive and collaborative team culture Opportunity to join a growing and successful business About You The ideal candidate will have previous experience within credit control, specifically managing larger or more complex ledgers. You will be commercially aware, confident assessing risk, and comfortable making informed decisions to protect the business while maintaining positive customer relationships. You will be an excellent communicator, able to handle difficult conversations professionally and negotiate effective payment solutions when required. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, are essential. The successful individual will be self-motivated, capable of working independently, and comfortable taking ownership of the credit control function. Due to the location, a driving licence and access to your own transport are required. If you have the skills and experience required and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV today. We look forward to hearing from you.

Accounts Assistant / Temp to Perm Contract: Temp to Perm Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a temp to perm basis, 3 months initially with the potential for the assignment being made permanent. Key Responsibilities Posting daily transactions from bank statements Performing weekly bank reconciliations Processing weekly supplier payment runs Reconciling sales and purchase ledgers Producing weekly sales and orders reports Processing and posting purchase ledger invoices Undertaking general office and administrative duties as required Additional Responsibilities The successful candidate will provide support and cover for the Group Financial Controller, including: Carrying out any other reasonable duties as requested by management Person Specification The ideal candidate will: Be highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload effectively Possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team Be conscientious and capable of prioritising tasks to meet deadlines Have a logical and methodical approach to problem-solving Have a minimum of two years' experience within an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant position Ideally be part-qualified or currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualifications (desirable, not essential) Be a confident user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant (Contract) Location: Bourne (Office Based) Contract: 3–6 Months (with potential to become permanent) Salary: £26,500 – £27,500 per annum About the Role An established business based in Bourne is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant to join the finance team on an initial 3–6 month contract. This is a fully office-based role with the possibility of a permanent opportunity for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently Matching, batching and coding invoices Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries Managing supplier payments and maintaining strong supplier relationships Assisting with month-end processes and reporting Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team Ensuring compliance with company procedures and financial controls Skills & Experience Required Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or similar finance role Strong working knowledge of Xero is essential Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel What's on Offer Salary of £26,500 – £27,500 Initial 3–6 month contract Potential opportunity to secure a permanent position Supportive and professional working environment Immediate start available If you're an experienced finance professional with strong Xero skills and are available for a contract opportunity in Bourne, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV to hayley.dennis@reed.com

Accounts Assistant Location: Kings Hill, Kent Contract: Temporary (Approx. 3 Months+) Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant to join a busy finance team based in Kings Hill on a temporary basis for approximately three months, with the potential for the assignment to be extended. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong transactional accounting experience who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and supporting month-end accounting processes. Key Responsibilities Posting daily transactions from bank statements Performing weekly bank reconciliations Processing weekly supplier payment runs Reconciling sales and purchase ledgers Producing weekly sales and orders reports Processing and posting purchase ledger invoices Preparing monthly journals Assisting with the production of accounts to trial balance Undertaking general office and administrative duties as required Additional Responsibilities The successful candidate will provide support and cover for the Group Financial Controller, including: Assisting with the production of management accounts Supporting the monthly payroll process Preparing and submitting VAT returns Maintaining holiday and sickness records Carrying out any other reasonable duties as requested by management Person Specification The ideal candidate will: Be highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload effectively Possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team Be conscientious and capable of prioritising tasks to meet deadlines Have a logical and methodical approach to problem-solving Have a minimum of two years' experience within an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant position Ideally be part-qualified or currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualifications (desirable, not essential) Be a confident user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

Finance Assistant Cambridge (hybrid) £28,000-£32,000 per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading Cambridge based technology company who are looking to add a driven and enthusiastic individual to their large accounts team, in the role of Finance Assistant. Working as part of a large team, this role will take responsibility for the following duties: Processing invoices and travel and expense claims Validating payment requests Involvement in month-end close Other day-to-day accounting activities This client is looking for candidates with ideally around 1 year accounts experience, and ideally an understanding of accounts payable processes. Candidates should also have a good level of IT skill, having ideally used accounting software and with an intermediate level of Excel understanding. This company offers a very competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid (60% office, 40% home working) working, flexible hours, study support and an annual bonus. There is also on site parking and a restaurant provided. This is an excellent opportunity to join a popular Cambridge employer who have a caring and responsible attitude towards their employees, and where there are genuine progression opportunities. Please apply now for more information.