Finance Assistant

Vacancy Name

Finance Assistant

Vacancy No

VN4291

Operating Company

Probe Oil Tools Limited

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Probe Manufacturing and Fabrication provides reliable, high performing turnkey solutions that are manufactured, assembled, and tested to the highest standards. At the core of our service offering, is our machining capabilities, combining state of the art equipment & our highly skilled team to provide total flexibility to develop equipment of any size and specification to meet our client's needs.

We are looking to source a Finance Assistant, based at our facility in Great Yarmouth. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will support the day-to-day operation of the finance function, with a strong focus on sales ledger and debt control activities. The postholder will be responsible for maintaining accurate customer accounts, supporting cash collection, resolving invoice and payment queries, and contributing to the efficient running of finance processes. The role can be offered on either a part-time or full-time basis depending on candidate suitability.

Duties & Main Responsibilities

• Raise and process sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner.

• Maintain the sales ledger, ensuring customer accounts are up to date and reconciled.

• Monitor aged debtors and proactively follow up overdue balances by phone, email, and written correspondence.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers to support timely payment.

• Investigate and resolve invoice queries, short payments, and account discrepancies.

• Allocate incoming receipts and reconcile customer payments against outstanding invoices.

• Prepare regular debtor reports and provide updates on overdue accounts, collection progress, and risks.

• Escalate problematic debts or disputed balances to the Finance Manager where required.

• Support cash flow management through effective credit control and timely collection activity.

• Assist with setting up new customer accounts and maintaining accurate master data.

• Support month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting related to sales ledger balances.

• Work closely with operational and commercial teams to resolve customer account issues.

• Ensure finance records are accurate, complete, and maintained in line with company procedures.

• Provide general finance administration support as required by the Finance Manager.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

Required

Skills Required

• Strong sales ledger and credit control capability.

• Good understanding of invoicing, cash allocation, and account reconciliation.

• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to deal professionally and constructively with customers and internal stakeholders.

• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and finance/accounting systems.

• Ability to investigate issues, identify causes and support resolution.

• Good numerical and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a wider team.

Desired Attributes

• Organised and methodical approach to work.

• Persistent and professional in following up outstanding debt.

• Reliable, dependable, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Location

Great Yarmouth

Work Country

England