Finance and Accounting Assistant job at Canvey Island Full Time

Finance & Accounts Assistant
Location: Canvey Island, Essex (SS8 0PU) (Onsite, 5 days per week)
Industry: Manufacturing & Distribution
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday (standard office hours)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

Our client is a growing manufacturing and distribution business based in Canvey Island, Essex (SS8 0PU), seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance & Accounts Assistant to join our onsite team.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to an AAT-qualified individual who enjoys working across both finance and operational processes. The role is approximately 60% finance and bookkeeping and 40% accounts receivable and customer order processing, supporting the business end-to-end from order to cash.

German language skills are desirable but not essential, due to interaction with European customers and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Bookkeeping (approx. 60%)

• Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping records
• Process purchase invoices and perform supplier reconciliations
• Post journals, accruals, and prepayments as required
• Carry out bank and control account reconciliations
• Support VAT returns and period-end processes
• Assist with audit preparation and finance reporting
• Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures

Accounts Receivable & Order-to-Cash (approx. 40%)

• Raise and issue customer invoices linked to sales orders
• Manage accounts receivable, including allocation of payments
• Monitor customer accounts and carry out credit control activities
• Liaise with customers professionally regarding billing queries and overdue balances
• Support processing of customer orders within the ERP / order management system
• Coordinate with sales, logistics, and operations teams to ensure accurate order and invoice processing

Skills & Experience

Essential

• AAT qualified (Level 3 or above) or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or Bookkeeping role
• Strong understanding of sales ledger and accounts receivable
• Good working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with both internal teams and external customers
• Ability to manage a varied workload in a small, hands-on environment

Desirable

• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environments
• German language skills (written and/or spoken)
• Exposure to ERP or order processing systems
• Experience supporting VAT or month-end close activities

Personal Attributes

• Organised and reliable, with strong time management skills
• Comfortable working onsite as part of a close-knit team
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks
• Professional and customer-focused approach
• Adaptable, with a “can-do” attitude typical of an SME environment

What Our Client Offers

• A stable, onsite role within a growing manufacturing & distribution business
• Varied responsibilities with real visibility across the business
• Support for continued professional development
• Friendly, collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary reflecting skills and experience

Apply now to join a growing business where your contribution will have real impact.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• UK visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person