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Job Description
Finance Assistant - (Stanley, UK)
Are you organized, numerate and looking to grow your finance career? Join us as an Accounts Assistant and be part of a supportive finance team that keeps operations running smoothly across the business. What you'll do Support the Finance Supervisor with day-to-day finance activities, including accurate processing of purchase and sales ledger transactions.
Prepare and maintain financial records and month‑end schedules that feed into management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, KPIs).
Assist with balance sheet reconciliations (bank, debtors, creditors, accruals and prepayments) and contribute to cashflow and sales reporting.
Process supplier invoices, staff expenses and supplier payments, and help manage aged creditors and supplier queries.
Raise and manage sales invoices, maintain customer accounts, and support credit control by chasing overdue payments and resolving customer queries.
Help maintain financial master data, document internal controls and supply evidence for audits or reviews.
Work to the accounting calendar and month‑end timetable while proactively suggesting process improvements.
Who we're looking for Strong numeracy with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Good Excel and IT skills; comfortable working with high‑volume data.
Clear written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Well organised, able to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
A flexible, reliable team player who is keen to learn and improve processes.
Qualifications & experience Studying towards, or interested in studying towards, an AAT qualification (or equivalent) - or relevant experience.
Some experience in an accounts or finance role (purchase/sales ledger or general processing) is desirable.
Experience working with accounting systems and large spreadsheets is an advantage.
Why join us? A hands-on role offering practical finance experience and clear opportunities to develop your accounting skills.
A collaborative team environment where new ideas are welcomed and supported.
The chance to gain real responsibility in a busy finance function and contribute to continuous improvement.
Closing date for applications: 21/04/2026
Required Skills:
Accounts Payable Management, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Customer Handling, Finance, Financial Accounting, Numeracy, Purchase Ledger, Trial Balances Preferred Skills:
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Job Posting End Date:
04/22/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID: R390660