Job description
Job Summary
Our client is currently seeking a motivated, energetic, and detail-oriented Accounting and Finance Assistant to join their Finance team at Innovation House in Alton. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance, offering exposure across the full finance function.
You'll be part of a supportive environment where learning and development are encouraged, working alongside experienced colleagues to develop core skills, take ownership of responsibilities, and become a trusted team member.
Duties
* Credit Control & Cash Collection:
Assist with credit control and work closely with Customer Services to resolve queries and minimize debtor days.
* Accounts Payable & Receivable:
Provide cover and support for both AP and AR functions during team absences.
* Revenue & Reporting Tasks:
* Support customer rebate processing.
* Assist in preparation of management accounts.
* Contribute to daily cash flow updates and monitoring.
* Assist with period-end tasks including balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., fixed assets).
* Perform bank and cash book postings.
* Systems, Controls & Setup:
* Set up new suppliers and customers with correct authorization controls.
* Raise purchase orders, ensuring full compliance with approval procedures.
* Set up and support reporting in our BI tool.
* Month-End Close:
* Help ensure accurate and timely month-end reporting aligned to deadlines and task lists. Support delivery of departmental KPIs and targets.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a finance department.
* Studying towards an AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualification(support can be considered).
* Strong attention to detail, professional approach, and commitment to high standards.
* Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
* Confident Excel user, with experience in Function’s, Pivot Tables, VBA.
* Effective communicator, team player, and proactive contributor.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (Full-time) Permanent.
Salary: £27,000 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday