Finance Assistant

Rutherford Briant Recruitment; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant in Basildon, UK to manage accounts receivable and payable while assisting in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be studying for an AAT qualification with proficiency in Microsoft Office and prior finance experience. The position offers up to a 10% bonus, private healthcare, 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and hybrid working. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing team focused on professional development.

Benefits

Up to 10% bonus

Private healthcare

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Currently studying for AAT or similar accounting qualification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential.
• Previous experience working in finance is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable including invoices and reconciliations.
• Handle accounts payable and supplier reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial reports.
• Monitor finance team's email inbox for queries.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Studying for AAT or similar accounting qualification

Job description

Are you looking to join a growing team, that offers development and progression?

Our established client is looking for a progressive Finance Assistant, that is looking to continually develop their professional skills and qualifications. Being a fast-growing company, they are looking for someone to help build upon their previous success and continue to expand this.

Responsibilities

As a Finance Assistant, you will…

Accounts receivable, including raising sales invoices, credit control, and customer account reconciliation.

• Accounts payable, including posting invoices and supplier account reconciliations.
• Assisting with the preparation and review of financial reports.
• Maintaining and monitoring the finance team’s email inbox for queries and documentation.

Requirements

As a Finance Assistant, you will need…

• To be currently studying for AAT (or similar accounting qualification).
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience working in finance
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

As a Finance Assistant, you will get…

• Up to 10% bonus.
• Private healthcare.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working.

If you’re passionate about continually growing your professional skills whilst adding to the success of a fast-growing business, then please get in touch!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.