Finance Assistant

TTP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cambridge is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves handling payables, managing expenses, and ensuring compliance with financial procedures. Candidates should have an AAT qualification or equivalent experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and strong attention to detail. Excellent communication skills are essential. This position is fully onsite and comes with attractive employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual profit-related bonus

25 days holiday

10% employer pension contribution

Free lunch and all-day refreshments

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family friendly leave

Life insurance worth 6x salary

Electric car leasing scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Support for healthy activities

Local sports facilities and theatre discounts

Qualifications

• AAT qualification (or working towards) or equivalent finance/accounting experience.
• Solutions-focused with exemplary communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Handle supplier invoices and prepare payment runs.
• Review and pay employee expense claims for compliance.
• Monthly reconciliations of accounts payable and credit card balances.

Skills

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Sound knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent finance/accounting experience

Tools

ERP/accounting software (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Sage, Dynamics)

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

We’re looking for a proactive, agile and motivated Finance Assistant to join our Finance and Accounts team on a 6 month fixed-term contract. This is an integral role, you’ll be a true “all-rounder”, taking responsibility for a range of duties including payables, expenses and corporate credit cards. This position plays a key part in maintaining smooth running of our day-to-day financial operations, supporting the month-end close process, and promoting best practice within transactional accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Handle supplier invoices and records and prepare supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements, resolving discrepancies and working with suppliers to maintain fruitful relations, responding promptly to vendor queries.

Expenses & Corporate Credit Cards

• Review and pay employee expense claims to ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliance. Following up on missing receipts, non-compliant expenditure and escalating as appropriate.
• Corporate credit card statement reconciliation vs. submitted expenses.

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Monthly reconciliations of accounts payable, staff expenses and credit card balances to the general ledger. Supporting the Finance team with accruals and prepayments during the month-end close period.
• Prepare reports and summaries of supplier payments, employee expenses, and card usage to share with management for review.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure all transactions comply with company policies, HMRC regulations, and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate and organised records for audit and reporting purposes. Support both internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as required.

Requirements

• AAT qualification (or working towards), or equivalent finance / accounting experience.
• Agile in your approach to work with a flexible and enthusiastic mindset. Solutions-focused with exemplary communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP / accounting software (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Sage, or Dynamics).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reconciliations.
• Sound working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in handling financial information.

Additional Information

This role is offered on a 6 month fixed-term contract basis.The role is 100% onsite.

Our employee benefits include

• Annual profit-related bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary
• Free lunch and all-day refreshments
• Private medical insurance for employees and dependants
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Life insurance worth 6x salary
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Afund that supports healthy activities that bring colleagues together; whether it’s lunchtime squash or football, board games, or our own rock band. Colleagues initiate new clubs and outings whenever they feel there’s something missing!
• Local sports facilities and theatre discounts and memberships.

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