Finance Assistant


Company:	New Appointments Group Ltd
Salary:	£26,000 to £28,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gillingham, ME8 0SA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

Finance Assistant

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join an established manufacturing organisation, supporting the accurate operation of sales ledger, credit control and purchase ledger activities.

This is a varied role suited to someone with previous finance experience who is confident processing invoices, allocating payments, reconciling accounts and managing customer and supplier queries.

Responsibilities

Process customer receipts, allocate payments and maintain accurate sales ledger records using SAP.

Monitor outstanding balances, chase overdue invoices and support credit control.

Raise customer invoices through internal systems and online customer portals.

Investigate invoice discrepancies, resolve queries and ensure timely resolution.

Process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate purchase ledger records.

Assist with preparing BACS payment runs and recording outgoing payments.

Maintain banking, reconciliation, invoicing and credit-control records, including spreadsheets and reports.

Liaise with customers, suppliers and colleagues to obtain missing documentation, purchase orders and remittance advice.

Support customer and supplier account creation, including shared finance inboxes.

Assist with audit preparation and supporting documentation, particularly during the January to March audit period.

About You

Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger or Credit Control role is essential.

Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, invoicing, payment allocation and account reconciliation processes.

Experience using SAP and corporate banking systems is advantageous.

Strong attention to detail, and accuracy, with ability to maintain financial records.

Confident communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues to resolve queries and follow up overdue payments.

Good spreadsheet and data-entry skills, with ability to manage competing deadlines.

Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider finance team.

Proactive, professional and persistent, with a methodical approach to resolving discrepancies and completing tasks.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

y.fleming@newappointmentsgroup

If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other opportunities that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we'd still like to hear from you. You can find us on our website or on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X @nagrecruitment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

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