Finance Assistant

About the role

Reed Accountancy are supporting a well‑established, family‑run organisation in the search for an experienced Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This role offers a varied mix of accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, payroll support and general finance administration within a small, collaborative team.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain supplier account records and process supplier invoices.
• Prepare and process supplier payments and reconcile supplier statements.
• Handle customer receipts, allocate payments and resolve account queries.
• Monitor outstanding balances, chase overdue payments and maintain credit control procedures.
• Assist with payroll processing activities and maintain payroll‑related documentation.
• Support month‑end processes and assist with account reconciliations.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team.

Required profile

• Minimum three years’ experience in a finance or accounts environment.
• Good understanding of double‑entry bookkeeping.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Experience supporting month‑end activities.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel, including formulas and Pivot Tables.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Double‑entry bookkeeping.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Early finish Fridays.
• On‑site parking.
• Salary increases with years of service.
• Supportive team environment.
• Long‑term career opportunity.