Finance Assistant

Confidential; Barking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Confidential is hiring a Finance Assistant in Barking, Essex, with an annual salary of £30,000–£35,000. This full-time, permanent role supports day-to-day finance, reconciliations, and reporting within a growing organisation.

The successful candidate will handle AP/AR, month-end duties, and financial administration, while maintaining records and assisting audits. 2–3 years finance experience and Sage 50 familiarity are preferred; AAT studies are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and general finance processes.
• Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Processing financial transactions accurately through the accounting system.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Assisting with month-end processes, reporting and financial analysis.
• Supporting payroll-related finance administration.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

AAT qualification / studying

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Finance Assistant

Essex £30,000 - £35,000 Salary Full-Time, Permanent

Join a Growing Organisation as a Finance Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a well-established and growing organisation. This role is ideal for someone with previous accounting experience who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive finance team while gaining exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial processing, maintaining records, assisting with month-end duties, and helping to deliver high financial standards across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Processing & Reconciliations
• Processing financial transactions accurately and efficiently through the accounting system.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Completing regular bank reconciliations and balance sheet control account reconciliations.
• Assisting in ensuring compliance with financial procedures and controls.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Processing purchase invoices and ensuring appropriate approval procedures are followed.
• Managing supplier payments and monitoring payment schedules.
• Supporting sales ledger activities including invoicing and collections.
• Assisting with resolving customer and supplier account queries.

Month-End & Reporting

• Providing support with month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Assisting with management reporting and financial analysis.
• Supporting payroll-related finance administration.
• Helping prepare information for audits, budgeting activities, and year-end accounts.

Finance Administration

• Maintaining organised financial records and documentation.
• Investigating and resolving financial discrepancies.
• Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders regarding financial queries.
• Assisting with ad-hoc finance projects and administrative duties as required.

About You

• 2-3 years' experience within a finance or accounting role.
• Good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general finance processes.
• Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A professional approach with strong attention to detail.
• AAT qualification or active studies towards an accounting qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join an established and growing organisation
• Varied and hands-on finance role with excellent exposure to all aspects of accounting
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Permanent full-time position with a competitive salary package