"I was very impressed by the efficient manner in which Visionfr approached our brief. Upon providing clear direction on our requirements, the VisionFR team was able to consult with us to refine that brief before vetting and then delivering to us a great caliber of candidates at lightning speed from which to interview. I found the process seamless and swift."

David Shiell MD/Founder
Web Liquid Group

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ROLE FILLED Finance Assistant – Salary up to £30,000 DoE – VFR3144

Role:                        Finance Assistant

Sector:                     Education

Permanent:            Hybrid- 3 days in the office

Salary:                     £28,000 – £30,000

Location:                Central London

Ref:                          VisionFR3144

VisionFR is delighted to be working with an outstanding Educational Consultancy and Home- Schooling Business – approx. 20 people – in their search for a Finance Assistant


As Finance Assistant you will need excellent communication skills, strong organisational and analytical skills, and the ability to manage credit control processes effectively. You will play a key role in supporting the finance team’s daily operations, ensuring accurate financial transactions, and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Finance Assistant Key Responsibilities

  • Credit Control & Collections: Develop and maintain a robust credit control process, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments.
  • Accounts Receivable Management: Track and reconcile incoming payments, ensuring accuracy in financial records.
  • Invoicing & Payments: Assist in the preparation and processing of invoices and payments, ensuring timely and accurate billing and settlement of payments.
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliation of basic balance sheet accounts.
  • Financial Queries Management: Manage the finance queries mailbox, responding to clients, tutors, and stakeholders promptly and professionally.
  • Process Improvement: Assist in streamlining finance operations and implementing efficiency improvements.
  • Reporting Support: Produce weekly and monthly reporting on debtors and direct debit performance.
  • Tutor Support: Ensure tutors submit their billable hours on time, resolving queries related to payments and invoicing.
  • Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with the Finance and Commercial teams to ensure transparency, accuracy, and partnership in financial processes.

Finance Assistant Skills & Experience Required

  • Experience in a Finance, Credit Control, or Accounts Receivable role.
  • Proficiency in Excel and experience using cloud-based financial systems.
  • High attention to detail with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients and stakeholders in an empathetic and professional manner.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to understand and adapt to new financial processes quickly.
  • Self-motivated and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Xero knowledge beneficial

VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Client’s 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.

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