We are recruiting for a Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant to join a successful business on a maternity cover fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping experience who enjoys managing day-to-day accounts, reconciliations, and transactional finance.
This opportunity would suit candidates with experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or Bookkeeper looking for a varied role with exposure to broader finance duties.
Key Responsibilities of Finance Assistant:
* Daily bookkeeping and processing of financial transactions (payments, receipts, settlements)
* Maintain accurate financial records and support overall accounts administration
* Perform bank, insurer, and account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies
* Monitor cashflow and assist with payment runs
* Manage purchase ledger, supplier invoices, and payment schedules
* Prepare routine financial reports and monthly data submissions
* Handle finance queries and support smooth day-to-day running of the finance function
Additional Responsibilities of Finance Assistant:
* Assist with month-end processes and reporting
* Support preparation of management accounts (desirable)
* Assist with tax, compliance, and audit requirements
* Provide support with payroll and employee-related finance administration
Ideal Finance Assistant:
* Experience in a bookkeeping, finance assistant, or accounts assistant role
* Strong understanding of day-to-day accounts and transactional finance
* Confident with reconciliations, purchase ledger, and cashflow
* Good Excel and finance systems experience
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Reconciliations, Cashflow, Month-End, Management Accounts, Payroll, Fixed-Term Contract, Maternity Cover