Finance Assistant

We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join our busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounting skills who enjoys working in a varied role and contributing to the efficient day-to-day running of the finance function. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant: • Accurately process and maintain sales and purchase ledger transactions, ensuring all invoices, credit notes, receipts, and expenses are recorded promptly. • Monitor and reconcile customer and supplier accounts, resolving discrepancies where required. • Support the credit control function by following up on outstanding balances and building positive relationships with customers. • Produce regular management information, including sales reports and cash flow updates • Complete routine account reconciliations, including bank accounts, petty cash, and intercompany balances, ensuring financial records remain accurate. • Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reviews. • Prepare documentation and schedules to support internal and external audits. • Provide administrative and operational support across the finance team, including covering colleagues during periods of absence. • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and contribute to maintaining efficient accounting procedures. The successful candidate will have: • Previous experience in an accounts or finance role. • A sound understanding of accounting principles and financial processes. • Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Good communication skills and confidence when dealing with customers and suppliers. • Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel. • A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.