Finance Assistant

Location: Wisbech

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £26,227 per annum – 37.5 hours – Flexible with times 

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our Finance team. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices, and ensuring timely payments, while working closely with internal departments and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing, reconciling, and processing supplier invoices and credits.

• Reviewing and processing sales invoices.

• Carrying out credit control duties where required.

• Processing subcontractor valuations and invoices.

• Reviewing Supplier and Subcontractor Statements to ensure all invoices have been received, processed, or queried.

• Assisting with the preparation of supplier and subcontractor payment runs.

• Investigating, paying, and recharging penalty charges.

• Processing and preparing monthly staff expenses.

• Liaising with the Purchasing department and Quantity Surveyors to ensure invoices are processed efficiently.

• Dealing with external and internal queries regarding invoices, payments, and processes.

• Resolving and raising queries in a timely and professional manner.

• Assisting with month-end and year-end requirements.

• Providing holiday cover for other finance duties and tasks as required.

• Undertaking any other duties as requested by the Finance Manager, Senior Managers, or Directors.

Experience

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting support role is preferred.
• Experience using accounting software or financial management systems is advantageous.
• Experience working within a busy office environment is beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualification or working towards a qualification in accounting or finance.
• Experience with Sage, Xero, or similar accounting software.
• Previous experience within the public sector or charitable organisations.

If you are interested, please contact Maryrisa or Holli on 01603 984879

Finance Assistant (Construction) – Full Time Office Based

Salary – £27,000 – £32,000 p/a

Location – Cambridge 

Temp or Permanent Opportunity | Long-term View

We are working with a well-established construction-related business who are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to support their finance function. This role would suit someone junior to intermediate, with hands-on experience in accounts and strong credit control skills, who is keen to develop within a stable business environment.

The successful candidate will be office based full time, working closely with and reporting directly into the Finance Manager, gaining day-to-day exposure across the finance function.

The Role

Initially, the role will be credit control heavy, with responsibility for chasing outstanding invoices and maintaining strong cash flow, before developing into broader finance support.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Credit control – chasing outstanding invoices via phone and email

• Maintaining accurate accounts receivable records

• Raising sales invoices and statements

• Resolving invoice queries with internal teams and customers

• Processing supplier invoices and assisting with accounts payable

• Supporting bank reconciliations

• Assisting with general bookkeeping and finance administration

• Working closely with the Finance Manager on day-to-day finance tasks

About You

• Previous experience in a finance/accounts assistant or credit control role 

• Construction industry experience is desirable but not essential

• Strong communicator, confident chasing payments

• Organised, detail-oriented and reliable

• Comfortable working full time in an office environment

• Level 3 NVQ / AAT (or equivalent) would be advantageous but not essential

What’s On Offer

• Open to temporary or permanent candidates

• Long-term opportunity with the intention of building a permanent team

• Hands-on role with close mentorship and development

• Stable, growing business environment

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a finance career, gain exposure within construction, and work closely with an experienced Manager.

If this sounds of interest please send your CV along with any further supporting information you wish to jayne.docherty@arcgroup.co.uk or call Jayne on 07802417401, for a confidential chat. 

Accounts & Payroll Assistant (Part-Time)

Cambridgeshire

Part-time Permanent Role

£25000 – £27000 P/A – Part time Hours – 27-30hrs per week 

ARC are recruiting on behalf of their client, a well-established company with a strong reputation within the construction sector, for a part-time Accounts assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance experience who is looking for a stable, part-time role across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions

• Managing purchase ledger and reconciling supplier accounts

• Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations

• Handling petty cash and staff expenses

• Managing finance queries

• Processing weekly and monthly payroll

• Supporting quarterly VAT submissions

• Updating employee records and maintaining accurate financial documentation

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in accounts payable and payroll

• Experience with SAGE would be highly beneficial

• AAT Level 2 qualification preferred but not essential — equivalent experience will also be considered

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary 

• Annual performance-related bonus

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus additional holiday for long service (pro rata)

• Workplace pension scheme

• Private healthcare & medical insurance

• Free parking, eye care support and staff social events

• Paid training and development opportunities

This is a fantastic chance to join a respected and supportive company, working as part of a friendly team in a varied and rewarding finance role.

Apply now with your CV to Jayne at ARC:
jayne.docherty@arcgroup.co.uk
07802 417 401 (confidential chat)

Accounts & Payroll Assistant (Part-Time)

Cambridgeshire

Part-time Permanent Role

£22,000 – £23,000p/a  pro rata – 3 days per week (equivalent to £36,000 to £37000 FTE)

ARC are recruiting on behalf of their client, a well-established company with a strong reputation within the construction sector, for a part-time Accounts assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance experience who is looking for a stable, part-time role across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions

• Managing purchase ledger and reconciling supplier accounts

• Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations

• Handling petty cash and staff expenses

• Managing finance queries

• Processing weekly and monthly payroll

• Supporting quarterly VAT submissions

• Updating employee records and maintaining accurate financial documentation

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in accounts payable and payroll

• Experience with SAGE would be highly beneficial

• AAT Level 2 qualification preferred but not essential — equivalent experience will also be considered

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary 

• Annual performance-related bonus

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus additional holiday for long service (pro rata)

• Workplace pension scheme

• Private healthcare & medical insurance

• Free parking, eye care support and staff social events

• Paid training and development opportunities

This is a fantastic chance to join a respected and supportive company, working as part of a friendly team in a varied and rewarding finance role.

Apply now with your CV to Jayne at ARC:
jayne.docherty@arcgroup.co.uk
07802 417 401 (confidential chat)