Finance Assistant ROLE DESCRIPTION NCG is looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Financial Transactions team, supporting a high‑quality, accurate and customer‑focused finance service across NCG. This role offers hands‑on experience across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and banking activities, including invoice processing, income allocation and bank reconciliations. You will help ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, on time and in line with financial regulations and internal controls, while responding professionally to internal and external queries. This is an excellent opportunity for someone studying towards, or wishing to commence, an AAT qualification, or looking to build a strong foundation within a busy and supportive finance function. You will be organised, numerate and detail‑focused, with good Excel skills and a positive, team‑oriented approach. Why join us? At NCG, you'll be part of a collaborative finance team that values accuracy, continuous improvement and professional development. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities to develop your finance career, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), alongside a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as: Generous Annual Leave Flexible Working Student Discount Government Pension Schemes Cycle to Work Employee Assistance Programme For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits NCG VALUES Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share. Being both inclusive and diverse Trusting and respecting our communities Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively Inspiring excellence and curiosity For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy