Job Description

Finance Assistants are pivotal in managing Avant's financial operations and are responsible for tasks such as reconciling insurer payments, credit control, invoicing, reporting, and providing administrative support. A significant aspect of the role involves addressing payment queries, given Avant's intricate payment processes. The role demands high efficiency in updating and maintaining all systems.
The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the accurate and swift processing of supplier payments and invoices, maintaining a consistent flow of financial transactions.
• Manage incoming communications, including emails and phone calls, effectively addressing inquiries and resolving issues through collaboration with relevant departments and teams.
• Execute comprehensive credit control activities to secure the timely collection of outstanding debts.
• Diligently update and maintain customer information within databases, guaranteeing both accuracy and completeness
• Regularly conduct account and system reconciliations to detect and correct discrepancies.
• Rigorously adhere to both client-specific and general business payment processing protocols, ensuring seamless financial operations.
• Proactively escalate issues related to non-payment and other financial concerns to the Finance Manager.
• Address and resolve queries promptly, demonstrating a commitment to excellent service.
• Provide versatile ad-hoc support to the finance department, contributing to a wide range of tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Level 2 AAT or equivalent (preferred but not essential).
• Qualified by experience in finance.
• Motivated and wants to develop both personally and professionally.
• The ability to work autonomously.
• Confident and focused.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A can-do attitude.
• Self-driven and motivated to accomplish tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent team worker.
• Highly effective communicator, both face-to-face and on the phone.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in financial transactions and data management.
• Demonstrates positivity in approaching tasks and challenges, fostering a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to effectively communicate and resolve queries with internal and external stakeholders.
• Basic to intermediate skills in spreadsheet and word processing software.

Skills Required