Financial Assistant

Finance Assistant

Basildon, Essex | Construction Industry

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant looking for your next career move?

Our client, an established and growing business within the construction industry, is looking for a motivated Finance Assistant to join their finance team in Basildon, Essex.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with around 2–3 years of finance experience who is keen to broaden their knowledge, take on more responsibility and develop their career within a successful business.

The Role

Working closely with the wider finance team, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing and managing Accounts Payable
• Supporting Accounts Receivable processes
• Assisting with credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Supporting monthly payroll processes
• Processing invoices and payments
• Reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with month-end procedures
• Dealing with supplier and customer queries
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties and projects
• Ensuring financial information is accurate and up to date

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Ideally 2–3 years’ experience within a finance/accounts environment
• Confident working across purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
• Ideally has some exposure to payroll
• Comfortable using Excel and finance/accounting systems
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communicator who can work with both internal teams and external customers/suppliers
• Proactive, reliable and keen to learn
• Looking to progress and develop their career within finance
• Previous experience within the construction or related industries would be advantageous, but is not essential

What’s on Offer?

This is more than just a processing role — it’s an opportunity to join a growing organisation where you can develop your skills, take on additional responsibility and progress your career.

If you’re an ambitious finance professional who