Finance Assistant

Job Title: Finance Assistant
Department: Accounts
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Salary: £25,000.00 - £28,000.00
Role Overview:
My client is seeking a detail-oriented and organised individual to support their finance team. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining accurate and timely financial records and reports.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the daily cashbook and posting journals using accounting software
• Receipting and reconciling customer receipts and vendor payments across internal systems
• Processing multi-currency payments (e.g., GBP, USD, EUR) through banking portals
• Performing month-end reconciliations of supplier and customer statements
• Managing staff expense payments and reconciliations
• Issuing invoices through accounting software

 
Personal Attributes:

• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures
• Strong communication skills (phone, email, in person)
• Proficiency in IT, especially Excel, with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage workload, use initiative, and meet deadlines under pressure

 
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Currently studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., AAT)
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage or equivalent)

Experience with other financial or ERP systems is an advantage