Finance Assistant

Nxtgen Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing organization is seeking an ambitious Finance Assistant in Bury St Edmunds. You will gain hands-on experience in a supportive and fast-paced environment, participating in essential financial operations such as sales ledger processing, credit control, and cashbook management. The ideal candidate will be studying towards AAT with experience in Sage 200 and Xero, possessing strong communication skills. This role is fully on-site and offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards your AAT and ready to build on what you've learned.
• Experience with Sage 200 and Xero.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process and post sales invoices, ensuring compliance with client instructions and VAT regulations.
• Help monitor accounts and manage the credit control inbox.
• Assist with preparing payments and ensuring documentation is in order.
• Keep bank reconciliations in check and accurately post receipts and payments.

Skills

Experience with Sage 200

Experience with Xero

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Studying towards AAT

Job description

NXTGEN are thrilled to be working with a fast-growing organisation in Bury St Edmunds, searching for an ambitious Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team! As the Finance Assistant this is your chance to take the next step in your finance journey, getting hands-on experience in a supportive, fast-paced environment where you'll play a key role in keeping the finance function running smoothly. The role of Finance Assistant you'll dive into a variety of tasks that will develop your skills and give you a solid foundation for future growth. From financial processing to credit control, you'll be a vital part of the team, making sure everything adds up!

What you'll be doing:

Sales Ledger: Process and post sales invoices, ensuring they're spot on with client instructions and VAT regs. You'll also manage batching, reconcile accounts, and keep everything in Sage or Xero up to date.

Credit Control: Help monitor accounts, send out reminders for overdue payments, and manage the credit control inbox - keeping the cash flowing smoothly.

Purchase Ledger: Assist with preparing payments, ensure all documentation is in order, and approve credit card expenses

Cashbook: Keep bank reconciliations in check and accurately post receipts and payments across multiple accounts.

What we're looking for:

• You're currently studying towards your AAT and ready to build on what you've learned or ready to take that step
• You've got experience with Sage 200 and Xero.
• Excellent communication skills
• You can work well both as part of a team and independently.

This role is fully on-site, offering a competitive salary based on your experience.

If you're eager to grow your finance career and gain hands-on experience with a fantastic company, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply now and take the next step in your finance journey!