Finance Assistant

We are recruiting for a Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant to join a successful business on a maternity cover fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping experience who enjoys managing day-to-day accounts, reconciliations, and transactional finance.

This opportunity would suit candidates with experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or Bookkeeper looking for a varied role with exposure to broader finance duties.

Key Responsibilities of Finance Assistant:

• Daily bookkeeping and processing of financial transactions (payments, receipts, settlements)
• Maintain accurate financial records and support overall accounts administration
• Perform bank, insurer, and account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies
• Monitor cashflow and assist with payment runs
• Manage purchase ledger, supplier invoices, and payment schedules
• Prepare routine financial reports and monthly data submissions
• Handle finance queries and support smooth day-to-day running of the finance function

Additional Responsibilities of Finance Assistant:

• Assist with month-end processes and reporting
• Support preparation of management accounts (desirable)
• Assist with tax, compliance, and audit requirements
• Provide support with payroll and employee-related finance administration

Ideal Finance Assistant:

• Experience in a bookkeeping, finance assistant, or accounts assistant role
• Strong understanding of day-to-day accounts and transactional finance
• Confident with reconciliations, purchase ledger, and cashflow
• Good Excel and finance systems experience
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Reconciliations, Cashflow, Month-End, Management Accounts, Payroll, Fixed-Term Contract, Maternity Cover