Accounts Assistant

SF Recruitment; Ansty CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a candidate to join a commercial operations team. This role focuses on financial and project management, requiring at least 12 months of experience in finance or project support. Key responsibilities include preparing project budgets, tracking costs, and producing performance reports. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and good communication abilities. This is a stable, permanent position with opportunities for skill development across various commercial processes.

Benefits

Stable, permanent role

Exposure to finance and project activity

Skill development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience in a finance, commercial, or project support role.
• Confidence working with financial data.
• A methodical, detail-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation and maintenance of project budgets.
• Tracking project costs and variances against budgets.
• Assisting with month-end financial close activities.
• Producing regular project performance reports and KPIs.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Good numerical ability

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

ERP or finance systems

Job description

This role sits within a commercial operations team supporting the financial and commercial management of live projects. It\'s well suited to someone with a foundation in finance, commercial analysis, or project support who wants broader exposure across budgeting, reporting, and operational processes in a structured, project-led environment.

You\'ll work closely with project and finance stakeholders, contributing to accurate reporting, cost control, and month-end activity, while continuing to build your commercial skillset.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Supporting the preparation, maintenance, and review of project budgets and forecasts
• Tracking project costs, commitments, and variances against approved budgets
• Assisting with month-end project financial close, including reconciliations and revenue-related activities
• Producing regular project performance reports, KPIs, and financial summaries
• Ensuring accurate cost coding and financial data entry within project systems
• Working with project managers, finance, and procurement teams to resolve cost or timing issues
• Supporting wider commercial and finance processes such as invoicing, purchase orders, and internal controls

What You\'ll Bring

• At least 12 months\' experience in a finance, commercial, or project support role
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• A methodical, detail-focused approach with good numerical ability
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
• Experience using ERP or finance systems is beneficial but not essential

What You\'ll Get in Return

• A stable, permanent role within a commercial operations function
• Exposure to both finance and project-based commercial activity
• The opportunity to develop your skills across a broad range of commercial processes
• Support and guidance from experienced stakeholders across the business