Finance Assistant

Compliance Group; England; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality-driven company in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Finance Assistant to maintain financial records and support reconciliation activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong computer literacy, excellent communication skills, and is a reliable team player. This position offers a competitive salary of £28,500 and a great work-life balance with 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company Pension

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Reliable team player with a positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage Line 50.
• Support reconciliation activities including bank accounts and month-end processes.
• Handle credit control and resolve customer/supplier queries.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Reliability

Positive attitude

Education

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., AAT)

Tools

Sage Line 50

Excel

Job description

Overview

Abbot Fire Group is seeking a consummate Finance Assistant to join their team. You’ll not only perform your duties for us but also for our sister company, so a little out of the ordinary we admit, but it’s an opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and is adept in keeping those plates spinning to demonstrate these soft skills.

Abbot Fire Group are based in Gawcott, Buckinghamshire where you’ll be based the majority of the time, travelling to Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire no more than once per week.

What you receive for joining us

We offer a competitive salary of £28,500, and 25 days' holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, your birthday off and Company Pension. You’ll work 35hrs per week, 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records by inputting data into Sage Line 50, raising invoices/credit notes, processing supplier invoices/payments, managing petty cash, and updating the CRM system (Gabriel).
• Support reconciliation activities including bank accounts, credit cards, supplier statements, and month-end processes.
• Handle credit control, resolve customer/supplier queries, and assist with day-to-day accounting issues.
• Utilise Excel for data analysis and contribute to wider finance and administrative duties in line with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy, numeracy, and system skills (e.g. Sage, Excel).
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude.
• Professional accounting qualification, such as AAT preferred but not essential.

Introducing our organisation

Abbot Fire Group: We pride ourselves on quality workmanship, strong client relationships, and supporting our team’s growth through ongoing training and development. Join us and be part of a company that values your skills and work-life balance.