Broster Buchanan are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing Milton Keynes based business who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant, on a permanent basis. This newly created Finance Assistant role will primarily manage the Sales Ledger/Credit Control aspects and it plays a vital role in supporting the finance team by overseeing invoicing, payment management, account reconciliations, and credit control for the business.This role is key in maintaining efficient cash flow, ensuring accurate financial records, and managing the accounts of live projects. Responsibilities will include: Invoicing & Payment Management: Raise accurate sales invoices in a timely manner in line with contractual agreements and projects. Code and match payments against sales invoices, ensuring accuracy and alignment with accounting records. Ensure payments are processed promptly, adhering to the company's payment policies. Account Reconciliation: Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of sales ledger accounts. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between invoices, payments, and account balances. Work with the finance team to ensure all transactions are properly accounted for and recorded. Credit Control: Proactively manage the credit control function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments. Liaise with clients regarding overdue payments and resolve payment disputes efficiently. Monitor and manage aged debt, escalating issues as necessary to the Finance Manager. Month-End and Project Accounting: Assist with month-end close processes, ensuring all sales ledger transactions are accurately recorded. Monitor and account for day-to-day transactions related to live projects, ensuring timely and accurate posting of expenses and invoices. Account System Management: Maintain and update the account system, ensuring that all information is accurate and up to date. Ensure the smooth running of the system by regularly checking for errors and ensuring data integrity. Expense and Invoice Raising: Raise invoices for all expenses related to ongoing projects and ensure these are allocated correctly within the finance system. Support the Finance Manager in managing project-related invoices and expenses. The successful Candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines. They will possess at least 2 years experience in Sales Ledger/Credit Control and excellent communication skills, with the ability to deal with both internal and external stakeholders. This role will require Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.) and experience of working in an SME and being part of a small, hand's-on finance team would be advantageous. Our Client is offering a salary of £25,000 - £30,000 Benefits