Finance AssistantDepartment: FinanceReporting to: Finance ManagerLocation: BewdleyResponsible For: Finance and accounts supportSalary: Up to £36,000 DOEWorking Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30am 4:30pm (some flexibility if needed) Purpose and Objectives of the RoleResponsible for processing invoices, managing payments, reconciliations, credit control, VAT returns, and payroll support while maintaining records, ensuring compliance, preparing reports, and liaising with suppliers, customers, HMRC, and internal teams. Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesFinancial Processing and Administration Process sales and purchase invoicesManage payments and receiptsBank reconciliationsProcess expense claims and support with petty cash managementMaintain financial records, filing systems, and accounting software in line with HMRC requirementsPrepare routine financial reportsSupport month-end and year-end processes Credit Control and Account Management Take control of credit control and regularly monitor and chase overdue paymentsMaintain and manage supplier and customer accountsHandle financial queries from internal teams and external contactsLiaise with banks, suppliers, and customers Compliance and Auditing VAT returns preparation and submissionMaintain documentation and audit trailsSupport audits by providing documentationEnsure compliance with financial procedures and statutory returnsRespond to financial queries Collaboration and General Duties Work with other departments on budget and finance ma