About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Finance Assistant to support our Finance Department with day-to-day business accounting activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, communicating with colleagues and external partners, and contributing to the smooth running of a busy finance function.
You will play a key part in maintaining financial accuracy across the organisation by processing invoices, reconciling accounts, maintaining ledgers, and supporting staff with finance-related queries.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Finance Operations
*Process purchase invoices and expenses
*Carry out credit control duties, including chasing outstanding payments
*Maintain cash book/day book records for income and expenditure
*Update and manage purchase and sales ledgers
*Conduct regular bank reconciliations
*Raise and issue sales invoices
*Liaise with customers, suppliers, and third-party finance providers
*Provide general administrative support as needed
Finance Support & Reporting
*Provide guidance to staff, suppliers and customers on finance processes and queries
*Maintain and update finance procedures and process documentation
*Ensure management information is accurate and available for internal and statutory reporting
*Contribute to the review and improvement of finance policies and procedures
*Identify and report anomalies or issues relating to finance transactions
Experience
*Using computerised finance systems
*Maintaining finance ledgers and ensuring financial controls are followed
*Experience with credit control processes
*Supporting colleagues with finance queries
Knowledge & Skills
*Strong understanding of financial systems (general ledger, sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll, cash book)
*Proficient IT skills, with the ability to learn new systems
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*High level of accuracy and numerical ability
*Team player with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
What You Can Expect
*A supportive finance team with regular check-ins and opportunities to contribute ideas
*Autonomy to manage your workload within the framework set by your line manager
*Hybrid working with a blend of home and office time
*Opportunities to be involved in ongoing improvements to financial processes