Bookkeeper/Finance Assistant

Brook Street Rebrand; Craven Arms; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street Rebrand is seeking a proactive Group Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations across multiple sites in the UK. If you value accuracy, strong processes and helping the wider team run smoothly, this is a great next step.

You will handle AP/AR, data entry, and assist with month-end activities, reports, and internal financial statements, within a collaborative finance function.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounts payable and receivable processes
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail
• Familiarity with financial services industry standards
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Clear communication and teamwork mindset
• Basic understanding of financial regulations and compliance

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, ensuring transactions are handled accurately and on time
• Enter, verify and maintain financial data in accounting systems (including Sage and Xero)
• Support month-end and year-end activities by reconciling accounts and preparing reports
• Manage vendor and supplier queries relating to payments and invoices
• Keep financial records organised and audit-ready in line with company policy
• Collaborate with the finance team to improve data accuracy and streamline processes across systems
• Contribute to internal preparation of financial statements and reporting

Job description

Are you a proactive, detail-focused finance professional who enjoys getting things right first time? Our Client is hiring for a reputed client and looking for a Group Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations across multiple sites. If you care about accuracy, process and helping the wider team run smoothly, this could be a great next step.

What you'll be doing:

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, ensuring transactions are handled accurately and on time
• Enter, verify and maintain financial data in accounting systems (including Sage and Xero)
• Support month-end and year-end activities by reconciling accounts and preparing reports
• Manage vendor and supplier queries relating to payments and invoices
• Keep financial records organised and audit-ready in line with company policy
• Collaborate with the finance team to improve data accuracy and streamline processes across systems
• Contribute to internal preparation of financial statements and reporting

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience using accounting software such as Sage and Xero (and the ability to work confidently across platforms)
• Strong accounts payable knowledge and a real commitment to data entry accuracy
• Familiarity with financial services industry standards and practices
• Excellent organisation, with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication skills and a team mindset that adapts well as processes evolve
• A basic understanding of financial regulations and compliance expectations

Additional information:

• Experience with enterprise systems such as Workday (or similar platforms) is highly desirable