About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to develop their skills and take the next step in their career.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing client invoices, supporting our billing processes, and ensuring timely and accurate financial administration. If you’re organised, motivated, and keen to grow your career in finance.

A bit about Ascent

Ascent Performance Group is a leading provider of legal and financial services, committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. At Ascent, we place our customers at the heart of everything we do. During their most challenging times, we strive to provide the support and guidance they deserve.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, generate, and issue accurate client invoices.
• Manage billing schedules and ensure invoicing deadlines are met.
• Maintain up-to-date client financial records and documentation.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Deal directly with clients regarding billing queries, invoice clarifications, and general financial information.
• Support fee earners and internal teams with invoicing queries.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

 Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in a finance, billing, or administrative role.
• Strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident in working with data and financial information.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

 What We Offer:

• A friendly, team-focused workplace
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• A competitive benefits package, including:
  • Company pension scheme
  • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase additional days)
  • Health cash plan
  • Critical illness cover
  • Discounted legal services
  • Season ticket loans
  • Discounts on online shopping and gym memberships
  • Cycle-to-work scheme

Why Join Us?

At Ascent, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment where your contributions truly make a difference. We are committed to helping our people grow, offering professional development opportunities and a culture built on fairness, integrity, and customer care.

Further Information

As part of the Ascent on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders