Bookkeeper/Finance Assistant

Brook Street; Wales; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting a proactive Group Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations across multiple sites in Wales. You will handle transactional processing, help with month-end tasks, and maintain accurate records to keep the wider finance team running smoothly.

You'll work with Sage and Xero, ensure data integrity, respond to vendor queries, and assist in preparing reports. A strong eye for detail and collaborative approach are essential in this busy role.

Qualifications

• Experience using Sage and Xero accounting software.
• Strong accounts payable knowledge and data entry accuracy.
• Familiarity with financial services industry standards and practices.
• Excellent organisation and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication and a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processing with accuracy and timeliness.
• Enter, verify and maintain financial data in Sage and Xero.
• Assist 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 policy.
• Collaborate with the finance team to improve data accuracy and streamline processes.
• Contribute to internal preparation of financial statements and reporting.

Skills

Sage experience

Xero experience

Accounts payable

Data entry accuracy

Organised

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Experience in accounting

Tools

Sage

Xero

Workday (desirable)

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

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.