We’re looking for a detail-focused Finance Assistant to join a growing business based in Portchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, supportive finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Manager and playing a key role in supporting the company’s transactional finance function. As the business continues to expand, they require a proactive Finance Assistant who can help maintain accurate financial records, support month-end processes, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of purchase and sales ledger activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions
* Managing supplier and customer queries professionally and efficiently
* Performing month-end reconciliations across customer and supplier accounts
* Recording and reconciling credit card expenditure and employee expenses
* Timesheet data entry, validation, and reporting
* Maintaining and updating ERP system records, ensuring data accuracy
* Supporting month-end close and finance reporting tasks
* Assisting the Finance Manager and wider team with ad-hoc finance duties
Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant role
* Studying towards AAT (Level 2–4) or equivalent – desirable
* Strong understanding of transactional finance processes
* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills essential - confident with formulas, data manipulation, and reporting
* Experience using ERP or finance systems – advantageous
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
* Proactive, reliable, and keen to learn
* Comfortable working in a small team environment
* Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
* Motivated to develop your finance career within a growing company
Salary & Benefits
* £27,000 – £30,000 depending on experience
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* On-site parking
* Hours are 8.30am – 5.00pm
* Supportive team environment
* Career development opportunities as the business grows