Finance Assistant in Purley Way, Greater London

Our client, a well-established and growing business within the dental sector, is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the smooth running of a busy company. You will play a key role in ensuring financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.

The responsibilities of the Finance Assistant include but are not limited to:

• Managing sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring all transactions are accurately processed and reconciled.
• Posting and allocating customer payments, responding to account queries, and issuing customer statements.
• Conducting credit control activities, including chasing overdue payments and monitoring debtor accounts.
• Processing supplier invoices and payments, including foreign currency transactions.
• Reconciling bank accounts, expenses, company charge cards, and financial ledgers.
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting monthly and year-end reporting processes.
• Producing regular financial and KPI reports for the management team.
• Acting as the main day-to-day point of contact for external accountants and finance-related queries.

Skills, Experience & Key Candidate Attributes of the Finance Assistant:

• Previous experience in a Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant, or similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, and credit control.
• Working knowledge of UK VAT and experience preparing VAT returns.
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting, finance, or ERP systems.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently while managing deadlines.
• AAT qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you are a proactive, reliable and detail-focused Finance Assistant looking to join a successful and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!