Finance Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Finance & Administration Assistant to join a busy and growing organisation based in Witham. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting both finance and wider business operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accurate processing of financial information while providing valuable administrative support across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating customer delivery notes from source data for checking and processing

• Scanning delivery notes, logging dispatch dates and distributing documentation to customers

• Matching delivery notes to customer self-bill invoices and maintaining tracking records

• Entering customer purchase orders and maintaining accurate electronic records

• Daily processing and input of purchase invoices into the accounting system

• Matching purchase orders and delivery notes to supplier invoices

• General finance and administration filing duties

• Answering telephone calls and accurately logging enquiries

• Welcoming visitors and managing reception responsibilities

• Coordinating visitor and meeting room requirements

• Managing office stationery stock and purchase requests

• Organising and replenishing kitchenette supplies

• Providing cover and support to other members of the finance team when required Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within a finance, accounts administration or administrative support role

• Strong Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills, including the use of formulas, sorting and data management

• Experience using accounting software, ideally QuickBooks

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

• Confident communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

• Professional and adaptable approach to work

• High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality

• Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be proactive, reliable and highly organised, with a positive attitude and a willingness to support the wider business when required. This role would suit someone who thrives in a varied position that combines finance administration, data processing and office support responsibilities.