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Finance Assistant
Level: Entry
Place of Work: Onsite
Salary: 32-35 K depending on experience
Hours: 42.5 hours per week with 30 mins paid lunch (9am – 5.30pm, 8.30am – 5pm or 8am – 5.30pm).
An excellent opportunity to join a small team in an SME, family run business. Our client pride themselves on the quality of service and maintenance offered to longstanding and new customers and the comprehensive rental fleet.
This role plays a key part in supporting the company’s financial operations. The Rental Finance Assistant will be responsible for tasks such as processing invoices, managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records. The position also involves using accounting software to input data, produce financial reports, and assist with budgeting and payroll activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, ensure compliance, and provide valuable support to the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
Banking & Reconciliation
• Perform daily bank reconciliations for both current and deposit accounts.
• Monitor and check all asset finance instalments to ensure correct coding and up-to-date
records in Sage.
• Manage daily bank transfers between deposit and current accounts to optimise interest.
Accounts & Financial Records
• Accurately input all financial data into Sage to maintain up-to-date Management Accounts.
• Record and reconcile all asset finance agreements, HP interest journals, and vehicle purchases (both outright and financed).
• Raise and process vehicle sales invoices, ensuring correct allocation for depreciation and
revaluation.
• Prepare and produce financial reports for directors, bank meetings, audits, and ad-hoc
requirements.
• Support with monthly management reporting packs.
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
• Raise the majority of sales invoices (c.95%) using the Syrinx CRM system, including both
customer recharges and standard hire invoices.
• Carry out all monthly invoicing for hire contracts and import transactions into Sage for
accurate financial reporting
