AR Finance Assistant

Role: Finance/AR Assistant Sector: Media Agency Location: London Hybrid: 3 days per week in office, flexible Salary: £32,000 Reporting to: Financial Manager Ref: VFR 3304 VisionFR is delighted to be recruiting for a Finance/AR Assistant on behalf of a successful and growing media agency. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team during an exciting period of growth. The Role As Finance/AR Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the smooth running of accounts receivable activities while also assisting with wider finance operations. Key responsibilities include of the Finance/AR Assistant: • Managing the Accounts Receivable inbox on a daily basis. • Preparing and issuing monthly customer statements. • Processing customer billing, ensuring internal approvals are obtained and invoices are issued within agreed deadlines. • Proactively managing credit control to ensure timely receipt of payments. • Allocating customer receipts accurately on a daily basis. • Resolving customer billing queries promptly and professionally. • Monitoring unbilled revenue throughout the month, ensuring billing deadlines are met. • Supporting Accounts Payable processes, including: • Processing and matching supplier invoices to purchase orders. • Purchase order matching and payment preparation. • Preparing supplier payment runs and bank payment files. • Managing supplier invoice and purchase order queries. • Assisting with credit card reconciliations and expense allocations. • Providing support to finance and operational teams with financial queries, systems and workflow processes. The successful Finance/AR Assistant will have: • At least one year's experience in an Accounts Receivable or finance assistant role. • A good understanding of core accounting principles. • A degree or other relevant higher education qualification (desirable). • Basic to intermediate Excel skills and confidence using finance systems. • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to take ownership. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships across the business. • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. • An interest in improving processes and embracing new technology. • A reliable, self-motivated and flexible approach to work. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a fast-paced, supportive and growing organisation where they can make a real impact. VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Clients recruitment needs. Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.