Finance Assistant

Pursuit Recruitment Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in recruitment is seeking a Finance Assistant for their Braintree office. You will be part of a supportive finance team, handling a variety of accounting and administrative tasks. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and a friendly workplace culture. Successful candidates will have strong Excel skills and a keen interest in finance.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Varied role covering multiple business areas

Competitive salary

Friendly workplace culture

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills required.
• Organised and efficient work approach needed.
• Enthusiasm for finance and administration essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and cashbook processing.
• Support sales ledger and monthly management accounts.
• Manage fleet and driver records.

Skills

Excel

Organised approach

Enthusiasm for finance

Job description

Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Braintree

Job Model: Permanent | Full-time on-site

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 DOE

Join a welcoming finance team where your enthusiasm and skills will be valued. We’re seeking an organised and efficient team member to support our growing business with a diverse range of accounting and administrative responsibilities.

What you’ll do:

1. Bank reconciliations and cashbook processing
2. Sales ledger support and assistance with monthly management accounts
3. Fleet and driver record management
4. Insurance renewals and claims coordination
5. Daily cashflow and import payment schedule updates
6. Utilities contract management
7. General administrative support for the finance team

What we’re looking for:

• Strong Excel skills
• Organised and efficient approach to work
• Enthusiasm for finance and administration
• Ability to work well in a small, supportive team environment

What we offer:

• Supportive team environment
• Varied role covering multiple business areas
• Competitive salary
• Friendly workplace culture

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? We’d love to hear from you.

To Apply: Please send your CV and ideally include a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

Note: Please ensure your location is clearly stated on your CV. Our client will not consider applicants looking to relocate at this stage. You must reside within a 30-40 minute commute to Braintree, be based in the UK, and have full rights to work.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Pursuit Resources Group is an established recruitment agency based in Essex. We recruit across many industry sectors within Essex, Herts, Suffolk, London, and beyond. We cover both permanent and temporary recruitment markets. For more details, visit our website – www.pursuitgroup.co.uk or find us on social media under ‘@pursuitgroup’. To be notified of the latest positions, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.