Alexander Daniels has partnered with a well-established organisation to recruit a capable and proactive Finance Assistant. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on finance position and wants to play a key part in the day-to-day running of a busy finance function.
Working as part of a close-knit finance team, you’ll support core accounting activities, liaise with internal stakeholders, and assist with routine and period-end financial processes. This position would suit someone who is organised, detail-focused, and confident managing multiple finance tasks in a structured office environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Process and record daily banking activity, ensuring accounts are regularly and accurately reconciled
* Oversee purchase ledger activities, including processing supplier invoices, supplier statement reviews, query resolution, and preparing payment runs
* Support sales ledger and credit control tasks such as issuing customer statements, setting up new accounts, performing credit checks, and chasing outstanding balances
* Monitor and respond to finance-related queries via a shared inbox, escalating where appropriate
* Prepare and circulate weekly financial or sales-related reports to relevant stakeholders
* Assist with month-end close activities, including journals and supporting schedules
* Perform reconciliations on selected balance sheet accounts
* Maintain petty cash records and ensure expenditure is appropriately recorded
* Provide general finance support and assist with ad hoc tasks as required by the finance team
Skills and Experience Required
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Previous exposure to accounting or transactional finance roles
* Experience with accounting software (Sage beneficial but not essential)
* Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised working style
* Confident communicator with a professional approach when dealing with colleagues across the business
* Able to manage deadlines, prioritise workload, and adapt to changing requirements
What’s on Offer
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown
* Additional day off for your birthday
* Private medical cover
* Company pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Supportive and collaborative working environment