Finance Assistant

We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join our busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounting skills who enjoys working in a varied role and contributing to the efficient day-to-day running of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant:

• Accurately process and maintain sales and purchase ledger transactions, ensuring all invoices, credit notes, receipts, and expenses are recorded promptly.

• Monitor and reconcile customer and supplier accounts, resolving discrepancies where required.

• Support the credit control function by following up on outstanding balances and building positive relationships with customers.

• Produce regular management information, including sales reports and cash flow updates

• Complete routine account reconciliations, including bank accounts, petty cash, and intercompany balances, ensuring financial records remain accurate.

• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reviews.

• Prepare documentation and schedules to support internal and external audits.

• Provide administrative and operational support across the finance team, including covering colleagues during periods of absence.

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and contribute to maintaining efficient accounting procedures.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.

• A sound understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Good communication skills and confidence when dealing with customers and suppliers.

• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.