Finance Assistant London, England
Job description
Finance Assistant
Job Title: Finance Assistant (debtor/credit control focussed)
Office: Cleanology House, 7 Lion Yard, Tremadoc Road, Clapham, London SW4 7NQ
Package: £30k + (study support via apprenticeship scheme for AAT) post probation pass
Hours of work: full time; min. 45 hours per week – Permanent position
Position: Experience as a finance/accounts assistant or credit control experience is highly desirable
About the Cleanology: Cleanology is a multi-award-winning commercial cleaning & facilities management company, with an expert focus on high-end commercial clients, from luxury retail to education, corporate offices, and even royalty. Having started as a family business, it now employs around 1200 staff and has over 600 sites across United Kingdom, Cleanology's reputation is based on a strong emphasis on sustainability and care for its people.
What we offer: This role is a great opportunity for ambitious candidates wanting career progression in Finance. The successful candidate will join a friendly, multicultural team with a “work hard, play hard spirit” with many social events and free tickets throughout the year and an annual company trip to a sunny destination in Europe. There is also the possibility of partaking in the Cleanology subsidised Gym Memberships and working from home on Fridays (post probation).
Responsibilities - The role will be focusing (50%) chasing debtors and (50%) supporting the finance team on day-to-day tasks.
· You will be following our debt collection policy which will involve learning our processes
· Monitor debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debt.
· Develop and maintain good business relationships with accounts/finance contacts for our clients and various internal departments
· Resolve customer queries and disputes related to invoices.
· Responsible for ensuring payments are received as per agreed payment terms.
· Drive our campaign to get customers set up on direct debit.
· Send copy invoices and statements of accounts to customers on request.
· Completing supplier set-up forms for our clients.
· Support the finance team with the monthly billing contract clients
· Post payments onto the respective customer accounts
· General admin – answering calls, supporting company events and projects
Essential Skills/Experience
· Knowledge of QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
· High attention to detail and the ability to organize your workload
· Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
· Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
· The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Time management skills
· “can do” attitude and wiliness to learn
· Professional working proficiency in English
· ATT Level 1, 2 or 3 (desirable) or University degree in Accounting or Finance
· Previous credit control or finance/accounts assistant experience advantageous but not essential
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Salary: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
