Finance Assistant

Langham Recruitment; Breckland District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

On-site parking

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Study support

Job summary

Langham Recruitment is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a growing engineering-focused business. The role focuses on daily bookkeeping, invoicing, supplier reconciliations, VAT support, and month-end processes within a collaborative finance team.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller, ensuring accurate records and timely financial reporting while supporting purchasing and supplier communications. On-site in Snetterton, with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• A relevant finance qualification such as AAT, part-qualified accounting qualification, or equivalent.
• Experience in finance, accounts administration or bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and process daily bookkeeping activities.
• Process sales invoices, receipts and payments with correct allocation.
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Post purchase invoices and allocate costs to correct nominal codes and cost centres.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and resolve differences.
• Assist with VAT returns preparation and submission.
• Prepare and post journals with supporting documentation.
• Support month-end activities and production of financial reports.
• Support purchasing activities including raising purchase orders and supplier liaison.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Excel and MS Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking and deadlines

Problem solving

Education

AAT or part-qualified accounting qualification

Tools

IFS / SAP / Oracle / Sage / Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Snetterton Salary £30,000 to £35,000 + Excellent Benefits Type: Full Time | Permanent

Join a Growing, Innovative Business

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join a successful and growing organisation operating within a highly innovative technical and engineering environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a supportive team, gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting, bookkeeping and financial administration activities.

Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider business teams, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance function through accurate processing, reconciliations, reporting and financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and process daily bookkeeping activities.
• Process sales invoices, receipts and payments, ensuring transactions are correctly recorded and allocated.
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and investigate any discrepancies.
• Post purchase invoices and allocate costs to the correct nominal codes and cost centres.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations, resolving any differences identified.
• Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Prepare and post journals with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end activities and the production of financial reports and management information.
• Support purchasing activities, including raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers.
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Maintain organised and accessible financial records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiencies.
• Provide general administrative and finance support to the Financial Controller and wider finance team.

About You

We’re looking for a motivated finance professional who enjoys working accurately, solving problems and supporting colleagues across the business.

Essential Skills & Experience

• A relevant finance qualification such as AAT, part-qualified accountancy qualification, or equivalent.
• Previous experience within a finance, accounts administration or bookkeeping role.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
• Experience processing sales and purchase invoices.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational abilities with the capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using an ERP or finance system such as IFS, SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics or similar.
• Experience completing bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Knowledge of VAT processes and returns.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier invoices and cost centre allocations.
• Exposure to month-end processes and management reporting.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Be a collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Manage workloads effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
• Show initiative and take a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Adapt positively to changing priorities and business needs.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Up to £35,000 + discretionary bonus
• Working pattern: onsite in Snetterton
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Study support and professional development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative team culture
• Additional company benefits