Job Title: Finance Assistant
Department: Accounts
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Salary: £25,000.00 - £28,000.00
Role Overview:
My client is seeking a detail-oriented and organised individual to support their finance team. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining accurate and timely financial records and reports.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintaining the daily cashbook and posting journals using accounting software
* Receipting and reconciling customer receipts and vendor payments across internal systems
* Processing multi-currency payments (e.g., GBP, USD, EUR) through banking portals
* Performing month-end reconciliations of supplier and customer statements
* Managing staff expense payments and reconciliations
* Issuing invoices through accounting software
Personal Attributes:
* Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures
* Strong communication skills (phone, email, in person)
* Proficiency in IT, especially Excel, with high attention to detail
* Ability to manage workload, use initiative, and meet deadlines under pressure
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
* Currently studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., AAT)
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage or equivalent)
Experience with other financial or ERP systems is an advantage