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.