Full job descriptionLooking to broaden your accounting experience, work closely with senior finance leadership and take the next step in your finance career? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established international technology business offering a varied role, a collaborative working environment and support towards your AAT qualification.
Robert Half is partnering with this business to recruit a Finance Assistant for its team in High Wycombe. With operations spanning the UK, US and Australia, you’ll gain exposure to international finance activities and a broad range of accounting responsibilities.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director and working alongside another Finance Assistant, you’ll contribute to the smooth running of the finance function, develop your technical skills and help improve financial processes across the business.
The RoleYou’ll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the finance function, with responsibilities including:
*Management Accounts: Supporting the preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts.

*Month-End Reporting: Assisting with the monthly close process, preparing journals and ensuring the general ledger is accurate.

*Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Preparing supporting schedules and completing reconciliations to maintain the integrity of financial records.

*Financial Analysis: Producing and analysing weekly bookings, billings and backlog reports, alongside sales and cash reporting.

*Cost Control: Supporting the monitoring and management of overhead expenditure.

*VAT & GST: Assisting with quarterly VAT and GST returns and supporting import-related accounting requirements.

*Audit Support: Providing information and documentation for internal and external audits.

*Transactional Finance: Providing cover across accounts payable and accounts receivable when required.

*Systems & Processes: Maintaining exchange rates within SAP Business One and identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and functionality.

*Wider Finance Support: Assisting the Finance Director and finance team with additional accounting activities as needed.

You’ll work collaboratively with the other Finance Assistant to share knowledge, coordinate responsibilities and ensure the finance function runs smoothly across the business’s international entities.
About YouWe’re looking for someone with a positive, proactive approach who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop their accounting expertise.
You’ll ideally have:
*Previous experience in a finance or accounting role, with exposure to management accounts and month-end processes.

*A good understanding of general ledger accounting, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.

*Strong Excel skills and confidence using financial systems.

*Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

*Good communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative approach to working.

*An interest in improving processes and developing your technical capabilities.

Experience with SAP Business One and Concur would be advantageous, as would exposure to multi-entity accounting and VAT/GST. AAT studies, whether completed or in progress, would be beneficial, although a willingness to learn and develop is equally important.
What’s on Offer?*Salary up to £35,000, with AAT study support.

*Broad accounting exposure: Develop your experience across management accounts, reporting, reconciliations and transactional finance.

*Direct access to senior leadership: Work closely with the Finance Director and gain insight into the wider finance function.

*International experience: Support financial activities across the UK, US and Australia.

*A collaborative team: Join a finance team where you can share responsibilities, learn from colleagues and contribute ideas.

*Process improvement: Have the opportunity to suggest improvements and help make the finance function more efficient.

If you’re looking for a varied Finance Assistant role where you can build your technical knowledge, gain international exposure and develop your career within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today through Robert Half to find out more.
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