Finance Assistant

HR GO Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruiting agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a diligent Finance Assistant to oversee the daily financial administration for a sports business. The role involves managing ledgers, processing payments, and supporting VAT returns. Successful candidates will have opportunities to progress to Assistant Accountant or Finance Executive roles. The ideal applicant will be AAT qualified or studying, possess strong Excel skills, and be organized with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying, or ACA/ACCA part-qualified.
• Previous experience in finance administration, accounts payable or receivable.
• Confident using an ERP system and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier and customer records, process invoices and payments.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and manage petty cash.
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns.

Skills

AAT qualified or studying

Experience in finance administration

Confident with ERP systems

Proficient in Excel (lookups, pivots)

Strong attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or ACA/ACCA part-qualified

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Excel

Job description

HRGO are looking for a diligent and organised Finance Assistant to take ownership of day-to-day finance administration for a growing sports business. This role will be responsible for running the purchase and sales ledgers, processing payments, reconciling bank accounts and supporting accurate VAT returns and month-end reporting.

You’ll work primarily in Microsoft Business Central and Excel (full training provided) and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial data while supporting the wider finance team. This position offers excellent progression opportunities into Assistant Accountant or Finance Executive roles as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase & Sales Ledger: Maintain supplier and customer records, post invoices and credits, resolve queries, and prepare payment runs in line with agreed terms.

• Banking & Reconciliations: Process receipts and payments, perform regular bank reconciliations, and reconcile expenses, petty cash, and payment gateways.

• VAT & Compliance: Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns under MTD, maintaining clear supporting documentation and audit trails.

• Month-End Support: Assist with accruals, prepayments, GRNI reviews, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations alongside the external accountant.

• Data & Systems: Maintain accurate master data and ensure correct coding, dimensions, and documentation within Microsoft Business Central.

• Stakeholder Communication: Respond professionally to supplier and customer queries and support credit control activities.

• Process Improvement: Identify and support improvements to finance processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.

Requirements

• AAT qualified or studying, or ACA / ACCA part-qualified (study support available).
• Previous experience in a finance administration, AP or AR role.
• Confident using an ERP system and Excel (lookups, pivots, basic formulas).
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Clear communicator with a professional and collaborative approach.
• Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential financial information.