Plymouth | Temporary | Full-timeSalary: Competitive, depending on experience

Butler Rose is delighted to be supporting a well-established manufacturing business in their search for a temporary Finance Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their existing finance experience within a friendly, supportive SME environment.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function, covering a broad mix of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, credit control, banking, and general finance administration.

• Manage the full credit control process, including proactive debt chasing and maintaining strong relationships with customer finance teams.
• Monitor overdue accounts and apply shipment holds when needed.
• Set up new customer accounts, carrying out credit checks and sanctions compliance.
• Process customer billing for completed shipments.

• Enter and allocate daily cash receipts and payments.
• Prepare and send monthly customer statements.
• Complete month-end reconciliations across bank, AP, and AR.

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses accurately and on time.
• Manage payment runs in line with agreed schedules.

• Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation and reconciliations.
• Maintain compliance with VAT and customs requirements.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, reconciliations, and wider operational finance tasks.

• Provide occasional reception/switchboard cover.
• Support time and attendance reporting.
• Uphold company policies and values across all areas of work.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail in data entry.
• Confident communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Good organisational ability and comfort working to deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

If you're looking for a varied finance role within a supportive and collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with a copy of your CV, or contact Matt Jones for more information:

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.