Finance Assistant

LRG; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national property company in the UK is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their dynamic Finance Team. This role involves processing invoices, bank transactions, and maintaining purchase ledgers. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft applications, and will be proactive in improving workflows. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and several competitive benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Quarterly and yearly awards

Generous Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience of multi-site businesses with high volumes of data and cost centres.
• Ability to plan and prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and bank postings.
• Maintaining internal controls using POs.
• Resolving supplier queries in a timely manner.
• Ensuring accurate reporting of Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.

Skills

Proactive & inquisitive mind

Good written and oral communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative ability

Education

In progress with AAT / ACCA qualification

Tools

Microsoft D365

Medius AP Automation & Procurement

Job description

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: The Meadows, Camberley

Brand: LRG

About Us:

LRG are an award‑winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 300 branches across England and Wales we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company.

Job Summary and key responsibilities

Working as part of a dynamic Finance Team, this role will be responsible for processing invoices, bank postings and credit cards and making BACS payments with the correct approvals. Maintaining internal controls using PO’s, accurate coding and authorisation sign offs. Answering and resolving supplier queries in a timely manner. Ensuring timely processing of invoices to enable accurate reporting of Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Bank Balances feeding into the management accounts and ad‑hoc requests relating to costs to support the Finance Managers and Management Accountants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all purchase ledger accounts are accurate and updated on system
• Accurate and timely recording of all supplier invoices, bank transactions and credit card costs
• Ensure all costs are properly authorised by the relevant party prior to payment
• Ensure all credit card statements are authorised and posted on system on a monthly basis
• Ensure accurate and timely payment of all suppliers and expenses
• Bank reconciliations
• Ensure daily banking of all cheques and obtaining petty cash when instructed
• Ensure all purchase orders are processed through Medius, identifying/escalating any non‑compliant invoices
• Resolving any issues with Purchase Orders, working collaboratively with departments to ensure correct sign off & procedures are followed
• Request and reconcile supplier statements on a regular basis
• Run Aged Creditors report – flag any credits and severely overdue invoices and identify missing invoices
• Set up & Maintenance of Supplier accounts, including regular reconciliations
• Dealing with supplier queries
• Compile information for external auditors as and when required
• Update of bank cash reporting and intercompany transfers when required
• Regular Aged Creditors Reports, Monthly Cost Analysis and other ad hoc as required

What are we looking for:

• Proactive & inquisitive mind – enjoys finding ways to improve processes and enhance efficiencies and accuracy
• Ability to collaborate across the department/group
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Able to plan and prioritise
• Excellent IT skills – Experience of Microsoft suite of products, Word, Excel etc. (to include Pivot tables, Lookups, and SUMIF(s) formulas)
• Attention to detail
• Able to communicate at all levels
• Experience of Microsoft D365
• Experience of Medius AP Automation & Procurement
• Knowledge of property market and associated services
• Experience of multi‑site businesses with high volumes of data and cost centres
• In progress with AAT / ACCA qualification

What we can offer you:

• Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company
• Market leading training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Quarterly and yearly awards
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service with the option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year

LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry.

LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referrals from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.