Finance Assistant
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
Location: Milton Keynes
Are you passionate about finance—but even more excited about the future of it? If you're curious, analytical, and ready to bring fresh ideas to the table, this is more than just your next job. It’s your opportunity to shape how finance is done.
We’re working with a dynamic and forward-thinking business in Milton Keynes looking for a Finance Assistant who doesn't just complete tasks—but questions them, challenges the status quo, and constantly looks for smarter, faster, AI-powered ways to work. You’ll be fully involved in daily finance operations while being empowered to influence how those operations evolve.
This is an ideal launchpad for someone who’s equally at home with numbers and new technologies—and who wants to grow quickly in a company that invests in its people.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Process supplier invoices—accurately and efficiently—while identifying errors and potential fraud.
* Obtain stakeholder approvals and manage invoice payments with the correct coding and cost allocation.
* Reconcile bank statements, match invoices, and manage employee expense reports.
* Constantly seek out process enhancements—from automation to smarter use of AI.
* Drive improvements in how we manage payables, receivables, and monthly close tasks.
* Contribute ideas and help implement smarter tools for invoice handling, reporting, and expense tracking.
* Monitor outstanding debts and proactively follow up.
* Use tech to prioritise and automate reminders and communications.
* Collaborate across departments to identify and deliver process improvements.
* Get involved in exciting, cross-functional initiatives that support your development and visibility within the business.
What You’ll Bring
* Finance Know-How: Ideally, you have experience or a degree in Accounting or Finance.
* Tech Curious: You’re confident with Excel and intrigued by AI, automation, and emerging finance tools.
* Analytical Thinker: Numbers make sense to you—and so do trends and patterns.
* Detail-Oriented: You spot the small things that others might miss.
* Ethical & Reliable: You bring integrity to everything you do.
* Problem Solver: You don’t just identify issues—you find ways to fix them.
* Team Player: You enjoy collaborating with smart, tech-savvy colleagues.
* Organised & Efficient: You manage your time well and consistently meet deadlines.
What’s in It for You?
* A culture that genuinely puts people first.
* Full training and continuous support—internally and externally—to help you grow.
* Performance-based bonus scheme.
* 25 days of holiday + bank holidays, plus:
* 2 wellbeing days to rest and recharge
* 1 paid day to give back to your community or chosen charity
* Christmas shutdown to relax and enjoy the season
* Company pension contributions.
* A customisable benefits package—including private healthcare, life insurance, personal development tools, entertainment perks (like cinema discounts), retail savings, and more.