Financial Assistant
Be Part of Our Next Chapter of Growth and Success!
As we continue to expand our US finance operations, we're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys transactional finance, takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records, and thrives in a collaborative global environment.
Working closely with our US and UK Finance teams, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function by managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, bank reconciliations, customer onboarding, and month-end activities. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of core transactional finance processes while contributing to the continued growth of our international business.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Finance Assistant, you'll provide end-to-end transactional finance support while ensuring financial records are accurate, processes are efficient, and month-end activities are completed on time.
Accounts Receivable- Raise and process daily sales invoices.
- Process miscellaneous sales transactions and customer invoicing through the ERP system.
- Prepare and issue credit notes as required.
- Process Stripe (eCommerce) transactions and maintain accurate sales records.
- Maintain the sales ledger and ensure customer transactions are recorded accurately.
- Process supplier invoices and maintain the purchase ledger.
- Perform invoice matching and verify supporting documentation.
- Investigate and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies and queries.
- Ensure invoices are accurately coded and recorded within the accounting system.
- Perform daily bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
- Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments accurately.
- Maintain accurate banking records and support cash management activities.
- Assist with treasury administration while working within established financial controls.
- Support the month-end close process, including sales ledger and purchase ledger activities.
- Assist with accrual processing and other transactional month-end requirements.
- Ensure finance transactions are completed within month-end reporting deadlines.
- Support the Finance team in achieving EBITDA reporting timelines.
- Support new customer onboarding through credit application processing and verification.
- Conduct customer due diligence, fraud prevention checks, and bank detail validation.
- Monitor shared finance mailboxes and respond to finance-related enquiries.
- Coordinate transactional finance requests and maintain accurate financial records.
- Provide general administrative support to the wider Finance team.
- Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, or similar accounting role.
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, debit and credit principles, journal entries, and general accounting fundamentals.
- Experience using ERP or accounting systems.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience performing bank reconciliations and transactional finance activities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with remote UK and US stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Experience using SAP Business One or similar ERP systems.
- AAT qualification or an equivalent accounting technician qualification (e.g., NIAT) is preferred.
- Experience supporting month-end close activities.
- Exposure to customer onboarding, credit control, and fraud prevention processes.
- Experience processing eCommerce transactions, including Stripe.
- Background supporting international or multi-region finance teams.
- Previous accounting or transactional finance experience is a non-negotiable requirement. Candidates must demonstrate a solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, journal entries, and core accounting principles.
- Experience using an ERP or accounting system is essential. While SAP Business One experience is highly desirable, candidates with experience using equivalent ERP platforms are encouraged to apply.
- This role requires a self-sufficient professional who can work independently, take ownership of daily finance operations, and collaborate effectively with remote UK and US teams.
- Experience with customer onboarding, credit control, and fraud prevention processes will be a strong advantage.
- Must be willing to work onsite in Angeles, Pampanga.
- Must be willing to work on Night or Mid shift
- Opportunity to support a growing international finance operation.
- Exposure to both US and UK finance processes and stakeholders.
- Collaborative and supportive global Finance team.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to take ownership of key transactional finance processes.
- Stable, long-term career within a growing international business.
- Competitive remuneration package.