Memcom Recruitment
Financial Assistant
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Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger)
Professional Membership / Trade Association Sector
📍 London (Office-based with 1 day working from home)
💰 £35,000 - £40,000
📄 Temporary to Permanent
Are you an experienced Finance Assistant with a strong background in sales ledger and credit control? We're working with a respected professional membership organisation to recruit a Finance Assistant who will play a key role within a small, collaborative finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the sales ledger while contributing across wider finance operations and helping improve financial processes.
This position is offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, providing the opportunity to join a stable and purpose-driven organisation on a long-term basis.
The Role:
Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for the smooth day-to-day management of the sales ledger, ensuring invoices are raised accurately, payments are allocated correctly and outstanding balances are actively managed. Alongside this, you'll support broader finance activities including purchase ledger, reconciliations, month-end processes and finance system improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Ledger & Credit Control
- Manage the full sales ledger process from invoice creation through to payment allocation.
- Raise invoices and credit notes accurately and promptly.
- Monitor outstanding debts and proactively chase overdue payments.
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate any discrepancies.
- Produce debtor reports and provide updates on aged debt.
- Respond to customer and member billing queries professionally and efficiently.
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Finance Support
- Assist with purchase ledger processing, supplier invoices and expenses.
- Support payment runs and supplier account reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate financial records across ledgers.
- Assist with journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustments.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities.
- Prepare reconciliations and financial information for reporting and audit purposes.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Support ongoing finance system enhancements and data migration activities.
- Help maintain accurate financial records within the accounting system.
- Contribute ideas to improve finance processes and controls.
About You:
We're looking for someone who has:
- At least three years' experience in a Finance Assistant, Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable or Credit Control position.
- Strong understanding of sales ledger processes and credit control.
- Good knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and financial reconciliations.
- Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Confident communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with customers and internal stakeholders.
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It would be advantageous if you also have:
- Experience using Xero or another cloud-based accounting package.
- AAT qualification (or you're currently studying towards one).
- Previous experience working within a membership organisation, trade association, charity or other not-for-profit environment.
What's on Offer?
Alongside a salary of £35,000-£40,000, the successful candidate will have access to an excellent benefits package once permanent, including:
- Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employer pension contribution
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Holiday buy/sell scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Hybrid working (1 day per week from home)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Paid volunteering day
- Regular team social initiatives
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If you're looking for a varied finance role where you can make a real impact within a friendly and collaborative organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
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