Job Description

:Position: Finance Assistant
Location: Huddersfield
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Finance ManagerSalary - xc2xa325,000 - xc2xa327,000About Us:
At Robert Half, we specialise in connecting skilled professionals with top-tier organisations. Our mission is to bring companies and talented individuals together to drive success. As the world's largest specialised talent solutions firm, we pride ourselves on innovation, integrity, and excellence across all the industries we serve.We're currently seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to join a growing team within a gorwing services business in Huddersfield. This role is ideal for someone with excellent attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a desire to contribute to seamless financial operations.Key ResponsibilitiesYour core duties as a Finance Assistant will include, but are not limited to:

• Invoice & Payment Processing: Accurately and efficiently process supplier invoices and payments to maintain a steady flow of financial transactions.
• Communication Management: Handle incoming emails and phone inquiries, resolving issues collaboratively with internal teams and departments.
• Credit Control: Conduct thorough credit control activities to ensure all debts are collected in a timely manner.
• Customer Data Management: Update and maintain customer records within databases, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform regular account and system reconciliations to identify and address discrepancies effectively.
• Compliance Adherence: Process payments in strict alignment with client-specific and organizational protocols.
• Escalation of Issues: Proactively escalate cases of non-payment or other financial concerns to the Finance Manager.
• Query Resolution: Respond promptly to inquiries, providing excellent service and maintaining stakeholder confidence.
• General Finance Support: Provide ad-hoc administrative and financial assistance as needed to support departmental goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:

• Level 2 AAT qualification or equivalent (preferred, but not mandatory).
• Experience:

• Proven experience in finance or administration, with practical exposure to financial processes.
• Personal Development:

• A strong desire to grow both personally and professionally within the role.

Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesTechnical Skills:

• Basic to intermediate proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets).

Soft Skills:

• Self-motivated, confident, and capable of working independently.
• Strong team player who actively supports collaborative problem-solving.
• Highly effective communicator, both in writing and over the phone.
• Exceptional attention to detail for accurate financial data and transaction oversight.
• Positive and proactive approach to tasks and challenges.

• Adaptability to meet the company's high ethical standards and align with its culture.
• Willingness to bring a "can-do" attitude to every task, demonstrating focus and determination.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.Requirements:reconciliations, purchase ledger

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