Finance Assistant – Support Core Accounting & Reporting

About the role

This Finance Assistant position offers a hands‑on opportunity to support a busy finance function within a close‑knit team. You will be involved in day‑to‑day accounting activities, stakeholder liaison and routine period‑end processes.

Key responsibilities

• Process and record daily banking activity and perform regular account reconciliations.
• Manage purchase ledger duties: invoice processing, supplier statement reviews, query resolution and payment runs.
• Support sales ledger and credit control: issue customer statements, set up new accounts, run credit checks and chase outstanding balances.
• Handle finance‑related queries via a shared inbox and escalate when necessary.
• Prepare and circulate weekly financial or sales reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with month‑end close activities, including journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile selected balance‑sheet accounts and maintain petty‑cash records.
• Provide general finance support and undertake ad‑hoc tasks as required.

Required profile

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Previous exposure to accounting or transactional finance roles.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical, organised approach.
• Confident communicator with a professional demeanor when dealing with colleagues.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workload and adapt to changing requirements.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Sage (accounting software – beneficial but not essential)

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Private medical cover.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.