Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant
Up to £35,000 DOE + Bonus
Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
Comprehensive company benefits

We’re working with a growing business that’s looking to add a Finance Assistant to its team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong financial acumen and a passion for accuracy, process improvement, and operational excellence.
The role offers a broad range of responsibilities across management accounts, payroll, compliance, credit control, and accounts payable — making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and taking ownership of key finance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including reconciliations and assisting with financial reporting.
• Manage and process payroll operations, ensuring payments are accurate, timely, and compliant with relevant legislation.
• Oversee onboarding and compliance documentation for new hires or contractors, ensuring all information is verified and compliant with regional requirements.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, follow up on overdue accounts, and maintain professional relationships to support healthy cash flow.
• Handle accounts payable, including processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and ensuring prompt, policy-aligned payments.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with financial regulations and internal controls, identifying opportunities to streamline processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide financial insights that support decision-making and business performance.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, data analysis, and other finance-related documentation as required.

About You

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role covering payroll, accounts payable, and credit control.
• Graduate within a business dicipline, or AAT qualified
• Understanding of management accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Confident using accounting and reporting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or similar platforms).
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with great attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tasks.
• Awareness of financial compliance standards and best practices.

Benefits

• Hybrid working options (home and office).
• Regular team and company social events.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits after probation.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance.
• 25+ days of annual leave, increasing with tenure.
• Office closure during the holiday season.
• Enhanced parental leave for longer-term employees.
• Incentives and recognition rewards for high performers.

Tick the boxes and want to know more? Please apply with your most up to date CV, and if successfully shortlisted we will be in touch within 48 hours.

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