Finance Assistant

Wade Macdonald; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking a Finance Assistant located in Wokingham with hybrid working options. The role involves managing financial records, processing transactions, and supporting audit preparations. Successful candidates will have experience in finance support roles and strong organizational skills. This position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and flexibility.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance support role is crucial.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work confidently with accounting systems.
• Experience across multiple regions or time zones is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers including invoicing and credit control.
• Post journals, prepayments, accruals, and deferred income.
• Administer customer and supplier onboarding.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card transactions.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare monthly forecasts.
• Process employee expenses and assist with payroll preparation.
• Maintain pension and healthcare benefit records.
• Assist with VAT returns and software licensing payments.
• Suggest process improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Support audit preparation and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Experience with accounting systems

Proficient in Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant
Location: Wokingham, Hybrid Working
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

About the Job

This is a broad Finance Assistant role supporting operations globally. Reporting to the Finance Lead, you will play an integral part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of core finance processes.

• Managing purchase and sales ledgers, including invoicing, credit control, and payment runs
• Posting journals, prepayments, accruals, and deferred income at month-end
• Administering customer and supplier onboarding and maintaining contract records
• Reconciling bank accounts and credit card transactions weekly and monthly
• Monitoring cash flow and preparing monthly forecasts
• Processing employee expenses and assisting with payroll preparation
• Maintaining pension and healthcare benefit records
• Assisting with VAT returns and ensuring timely payments for software licensing
• Identifying and suggesting process improvements and cost efficiencies
• Supporting audit preparation and liaising with auditors
• Providing occasional cover for office management and ad hoc operational tasks

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a detail-oriented and proactive individual with experience in a similar finance support role. Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and confidence in using accounting systems and Excel are essential. A background in working across multiple regions or time zones would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values your contribution. The organisation offers hybrid working, opportunities for professional development, and exposure to international finance processes. You'll benefit from a culture that embraces flexibility and encourages continuous learning.