Finance Assistant

London Borough of Sutton; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Finance Assistant to serve as the first point of contact for financial matters and provide administrative support. You will play a key role in managing invoice processing and supporting the Finance Team. The ideal candidate will have a solution-oriented mindset, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail. Qualifications include at least 5 GCSEs in relevant subjects. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth alongside a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme with significant employer contribution

Annual leave ranging from 28 to 33 days

Health cashback plan

Employee benefits including discounts

Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

Investments in learning and development

Qualifications

• Proficient in managing customer enquiries with a solution-based approach.
• Able to communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Demonstrate high accuracy in data input and task execution.
• Capability to effectively prioritize and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales ledger invoices.
• Support 1st stage arrears collection.
• Provide administrative support to the Finance Team.

Skills

Customer Focused

Clear Communication

Accuracy & Efficiency

Organised

Education

Minimum of 5 x GCSE at Grades 9-4 (A*-C) including Maths & English (or equivalent)

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Finance Assistant – London Borough of Sutton • Sutton Gate

About the Role

As our Finance Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for internal and external customers on financial matters and provide vital administrative support to the Finance Team. Your day‑to‑day work will be key to the efficient running of the department, involving the timely payment of invoices, administration of expenses, and accurate transaction processing for general ledger and customer accounts. Key duties include processing purchase and sales ledger invoices and supporting 1st stage arrears collection.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Customer Focused: A solution-based approach to dealing with enquiries.
• Clear Communication: The ability to explain complex financial matters in non-technical terms.
• Accuracy & Efficiency: Accurate and efficient data input skills are a must.
• Organised: Proven ability to effectively manage and prioritise workload to meet performance targets.

Qualifications or Proven Experience

• Minimum of 5 x GCSE at Grades 9‑4 (A*‑C) including Maths & English (or equivalent).
• IT Confidence: Confident in the use of IT, particularly spreadsheets.

Our Values

We are guided by our H.O.M.E. Values: High Performing, One Team, Make it Happen, and Excellent Customer Service. If you are ready to take ownership, collaborate positively, and continuously look for improvements, we encourage you to apply!

About Us

Kickstart Your Finance Career: Finance Assistant Opportunity!

Location: Sutton Gate, Resources

Salary: Band 2

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Finance Assistant, as the current postholder has been successfully promoted! This is a fantastic chance for someone looking to start a rewarding career in Finance.

Our Offer To You

Colleagues at SHP take pride in delivering our priorities and working in rewarding careers. In turn, we strive to reward them fairly through SHP’s pay and reward systems. Roles are reviewed to ensure pay reflects the responsibilities of the individual in line with our systems.

A good work‑life balance is important and our key benefits are:

• Membership of the – a career average scheme where employees contribute between 5.5% and 12%. Sutton Housing Partnership contribution rate to your pension is 18.4% from 1 April.
• Annual leave of either 28 or 33 days per year (depending on the role) plus paid time off on bank holidays.
• Simply Health Cash Plan which allows colleagues to claim cashback on dental, optical, consultations and scans.
• Employee Benefits to include cycle to work scheme and a range of discount schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme is a confidential, independent, expert provider of employee support services paid for by SHP to help you balance and discuss issues in your work, family and personal life. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round.
• Investment in your learning and development; My Learning account is set up for every member of staff with access to e‑learning modules and instructor‑led training. Opportunities for external training that meet both individual and strategic requirements are considered through an application process.