SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Financial Accounting – Strong knowledge of sales and purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, and journal entry.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable – Experience managing invoicing, payments, and credit control processes.
• Month-End Procedures – Familiarity with closing activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Attention to Detail – High level of accuracy in processing transactions and maintaining records.
• Problem Solving – Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies and queries with suppliers/customers.
• Time Management – Capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Communication Skills – Clear and professional communication, both written and verbal, with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• IT Proficiency – Competent in Microsoft Excel and financial software such as Sage and an ability to learn in house systems
• Analytical Thinking – Able to analyse variances, monitor financial trends, and support cash flow forecasting.
• Team Collaboration – Works well across departments to ensure shared financial and business goals are achieved.
• Regulatory Knowledge – Understanding of VAT, compliance standards, and financial controls.
• Customer Service – Professional handling of customer and supplier communications and issues.
• Coaching & Mentoring – Ability to support and guide junior team members or apprentices to develop their skills and confidence
• Leadership Potential – Capable of setting a positive example, offering constructive feedback, and fostering a learning environment
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Location:

• Huntingdon PE29 6XU (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 13

The role supports the Finance department with a focus on customer administration, accounting, and invoicing. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and handling customer and supplier queries. The role requires strong attention to detail and experience in financial systems and procedures.

• Manage Sales and Purchase Ledgers, including invoicing, credit control, and reconciliations
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain control accounts and journals
• Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and manage payment runs
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including journal entries and financial reporting
• Maintain and update customer and supplier account data using systems like Sage and Atlas (inhouse software)
• Process and analyse employee expenses, VAT, and credit card transactions
• Monitor accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely and accurate payments
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve invoicing and payment queries
• Support cash flow and treasury functions, and assist with variance analysis and management reporting
• Handle administrative tasks related to billing schedules, meter readings, and data input
• Provide general finance support to the Finance Director as required
• Support and mentor an apprentice, providing guidance, training, and day-to-day supervision to aid their development

Software

• Sage 200
• Atlas (inhouse system)
• Microsoft Excel and Word