Finance Assistant

Elevation Recruitment Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance - 4x salary

Company pension contribution

Health cash plan and lifestyle-disount

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established business in Barnsley to recruit a Finance Assistant. The role covers a broad range of duties from purchase ledger to payroll support, in a friendly finance team.

The successful candidate will handle multi-currency transactions, supplier reconciliations, and cost controls while maintaining precise records. AAT Level 3 (or studying) and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 (or currently studying).
• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or similar transactional finance role.
• Comfortable working with multi-currency transactions.
• Confident using Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• A team player with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase ledger: processing invoices, credit notes, delivery notes, and ensuring authorisation is in place.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries promptly.
• Processing multi-currency invoices and payments, with accurate ledger allocations.
• Preparing weekly payment proposals and updating cashflow forecasts.
• Supporting the production of GRNI reports and accounts payable balance sheet entries.
• Handling employee expenses and reconciling petty cash.
• Collaborating with internal budget holders to ensure timely invoice approvals and payments.

Skills

Multi-currency transactions

Excel

Accounting software usage

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Education

AAT Level 3 (or currently studying)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Finance AssistantBarnsley Full-time £27,000 - £31,000

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a well-established, growing business in Barnsley that's looking to recruit a confident and detail-focused Finance Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly finance team in a role that covers a broad range of responsibilities - from purchase ledger to payroll and credit control support.

Benefits Include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Life assurance - 4x salary
• Company pension contribution
• Health cash plan and lifestyle discounts (post-probation)
• Progression opportunities
• Holiday buying scheme

Finance Assistant's Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase ledger: processing invoices, credit notes, delivery notes, and ensuring authorisation is in place
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries promptly
• Processing multi-currency invoices and payments, with accurate ledger allocations
• Preparing weekly payment proposals and updating cashflow forecasts
• Supporting the production of GRNI reports and accounts payable balance sheet entries
• Handling employee expenses and reconciling petty cash
• Collaborating with internal budget holders to ensure timely invoice approvals and payments

Key Skills & Experience required:

• AAT Level 3 (or currently studying)
• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or similar transactional finance role
• Comfortable working with multi-currency transactions
• Confident using Excel and accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• A team player with strong communication and problem-solving abilities