Finance Assistant

Placing Talent; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Placing Talent represents a client seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Financial Controller and ensure efficient, accurate financial operations. The role focuses on transactional accounting, supplier management, and balance sheet work.

The ideal candidate has 2 years in finance/administration, familiarity with Xero and Excel, and strong communication and organizational skills. AAT is desirable, with an emphasis on reliability and adaptability.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in finance/administration.
• Desirable accounting qualification (AAT).
• Strong financial principles and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with Xero, Google, and Excel is advantageous.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to handle pressure and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage transactional accounting in Xero and linked tools.
• Establish supplier accounts and handle invoices, payments, receipts.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and discrepancies.
• Maintain precise financial records and filing systems.
• Assist in managing fees, billing, collection, and reconciliation.
• Support cashflow reporting, budget monitoring, and analysis.
• Reconcile bank statements and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audit processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

AAT or Accounting Technician qualification

Tools

Xero

Google Workspace

Excel

Job description

We are excited to be representing a great client in hiring a Finance Assistant, to play a vital role in supporting the Financial Controller to ensure the financial operations run efficiently and accurately. We are looking for a proactive individual with strong analytical and communication skills to contribute to the seamless financial administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage transactional accounting in Xero accounting software and linked tools like ApprovalMax, Dext, Pleo.
• Establish new supplier accounts and handle invoices, payments, and receipts accurately.
• Reconcile supplier accounts by checking statements and resolving any discrepancies.
• Maintain precise financial records and filing systems.
• Assist in managing fees, including billing, collection, and reconciliation.
• Support the Head of Finance with tasks such as cashflow reporting, budget monitoring, and analysis.
• Reconcile bank statements and perform other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Aid in internal and external audit processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and provide administrative support as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 2 years of experience in finance/administration.
• Accounting technicians qualification (e.g., AAT) is desirable.
• Proficient in financial principles, organizational skills, and time management.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Experience with Xero, Google, and Excel is advantageous.
• Proactive, self-motivated, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Capable of working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

If you embody these qualities and are ready to contribute to our client's financial success, we welcome your application to join the dedicated team.