Finance assistant

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Assistant to join a small, collaborative finance team. This is a varied role where you will support both the purchase and sales ledger functions, while assisting with a wide range of financial and administrative duties.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function, contributing to accurate financial processing, reporting, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders in line with company policies and accounting standards
• Create, process, and issue invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Record incoming payments and carry out credit control activities
• Process payments via BACS, CHAPS, and SWIFT
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and review bank statements
• Manage petty cash in accordance with internal procedures
• Support EU VAT reclaims on fuel
• Maintain organised financial records (electronic and paper-based)
• Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Monitor cash flow and debtor days, reporting as required
• Support cost centre reporting and analysis
• Assist with audit preparation and provide required documentation
• Conduct credit checks and set up new customer accounts
• Provide cover across the finance team when needed
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with payroll processing (UK & EU), including new starter setup and reporting

About You

• Previous experience in a finance role, ideally covering both purchase and sales ledger
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry
• Confident IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders
• Comfortable working with financial data (GCSE Maths Grade C/Level 4 or above or equivalent)

Additional Information

• You will be part of a supportive team environment with opportunities to broaden your finance experience
• The role requires a strong commitment to accuracy, organisation, and teamwork
• You will be expected to work in line with health & safety standards and contribute to an inclusive working culture