Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant
Location: Norfolk
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,725 per annum    
Start Date: Flexible
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation for a Finance Assistant to join their Finance team based in Long Stratton.

Reporting to the Management Accountant, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of both the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time, and queries are resolved efficiently. This role is well suited to someone with a strong clerical or finance administration background who is organised, proactive, and comfortable working to deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prompt and accurate recording, checking, coding, and distribution of purchase invoices.
• Preparation and approval of supplier payments within agreed timescales.
• Maintenance of supplier records, including verification of changes to bank details.
• Production of sales invoices and follow-up on outstanding debts with contractors and suppliers.
• Respond to all purchase and sales ledger queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Act as a key point of contact for Budget Managers regarding purchase and sales ledger enquiries.
• Follow up outstanding invoices awaiting approval.
• Prepare payment runs, liaising with Finance and Budget Managers to ensure all payments are captured accurately.
• Provide financial information to assist with monitoring contractor spend.
• Support system testing, ensuring changes are logged and reflected accurately.
• Undertake ad hoc finance tasks as required to support the wider team.

Candidate Criteria

• Good general education to NVQ Level 2 or 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) including Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Numeracy and clerical background.
• Experience using computer-based financial systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise workload, and remain accurate under pressure.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve data inaccuracies.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.