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