Finance Assistant

Rutherford Briant; Basildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant in Basildon to handle accounts receivable and payable, assist with financial reports, and manage client queries. The ideal candidate is currently studying for an AAT qualification and possesses strong communication skills. This role offers a bonus of up to 10% and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Up to 10% bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

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.