The Finance Assistant supports the day-to-day running of the finance function. You’ll help keep records accurate and up to date, process transactions, support month‑end, and handle basic reporting—so the business always knows what’s going on financially. Key Responsibilities Process supplier invoices, match to POs/receipts, code to correct cost centres Prepare supplier payment runs and maintain supplier statements Handle supplier queries and resolve invoice discrepancies Raise sales invoices and credit notes Post receipts and allocate payments Support credit control (chasing overdue invoices, maintaining customer accounts) Banking and reconciliations Import/post bank transactions and perform bank reconciliations Reconcile key control accounts (e.g., VAT, petty cash, expenses, cards) Month‑end support Assist with accruals/prepayments, journal preparation, and reporting packs Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules (where applicable) Support audits by pulling documents and evidence Admin and process support Maintain accurate finance records and filing (digital and/or paper) Help improve finance processes, templates, and controls General support to the Finance Manager/Controller as needed Required skills and experience Experience in a finance admin / accounts assistant / bookkeeping role (or strong willingness to learn) Confident with Excel (sorting, filters, basic formulas; PivotTables a bonus) Comfortable using accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Netsuite—any is fine) Strong attention to detail and ability to hit deadlines Clear communication for handling internal and supplier/customer queries Trustworthy with sensitive financial information Qualifications (nice to have, not always required) AAT (or working towards) / relevant finance qualification Understanding of VAT basics (UK) or local tax rules (region dependent) What “good” looks like (KPIs you can use) Invoices processed accurately and on time (low error/return rate) Reconciliations completed on schedule Month‑end tasks delivered by deadline Clean audit trail (documents easy to find and complete) Working style / personal traits that actually matter Methodical, organised, and calm under routine pressure Not afraid to ask questions when something looks off Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr