Finance assistant

About the Organisation

• The organisation delivers high-quality training solutions designed to support professionals working in people-focused sectors. It specialises in developing resilient organisations by aligning skills, people, and business needs.

Role Purpose

• The Finance Assistant is an operational finance role reporting to the Head of Finance (Commercial). The role supports the day-to-day finance activities of the commercial division, including purchase-to-pay, order-to-cash processes, and general ledger maintenance.
• This position provides a strong foundation within the finance function and offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their finance career within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase-to-Pay

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring appropriate authorisation in line with company policy.
• Manage supplier payment runs and reconcile supplier statements.
• Resolve supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.

Order-to-Cash Support

• Support the preparation and issuing of sales invoices.
• Assist with managing outstanding debtor balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Maintain accurate records of customer transactions within the accounting system.

General Ledger Maintenance

• Post journals and maintain the general ledger, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and coded.
• Support month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations as required.

General Finance Support

• Provide administrative and operational support to the finance team as required.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation and information.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of finance processes and controls.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or finance support role
• Strong attention to detail
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Part-qualified or studying qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) preferred but not required
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero is advantageous but not essential