Finance Assistant

Blusource Finance Limited; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Nottinghamshire is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its expanding finance team. The role involves key responsibilities in financial operations including invoice management, reconciliations, and support for financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have finance experience, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to develop within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounts assistant role.
• Confident working across both purchase and sales ledger.
• Good Excel skills; SAP experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Posting and reconciling purchase invoices to purchase orders.
• Reconciling supplier statements and preparing supplier payments.
• Performing regular bank reconciliations and BACS payment processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel skills

Knowledge of bank reconciliations

Knowledge of accruals

Knowledge of prepayments

Education

AAT qualified or studying towards AAT

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Are you a Finance Assistant looking to build on your experience in a well-established and growing manufacturing business?

We are working with a successful and expanding organisation based in Nottinghamshire that is looking to strengthen its finance team with the addition of a Finance Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business offering genuine potential to develop your skills, broaden your knowledge, and progress your career within a supportive finance function.

The Role:
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key part in the day-to-day financial operations of the company. Responsibilities include:

• Posting and reconciling purchase invoices to purchase orders
• Reconciling supplier statements and preparing supplier payments
• Managing credit control and producing aged debtor reports
• Allocating receipts and payments; maintaining accurate daily cashbooks
• Performing regular bank reconciliations and BACS payment processing
• Assisting with VAT returns, audit preparation, and standard reporting
• Supporting quarterly and year-end financial reporting
• Handling accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in a finance or accounts assistant role
• Confident working across both purchase and sales ledger
• Knowledge of bank reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Good Excel skills; SAP experience is an advantage
• AAT qualified or studying towards AAT is preferred

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £29,000 DOE
• Full-time, permanent position
• Supportive team culture and career development opportunities

You will be given the opportunity to grow your responsibilities over time and gain exposure to new areas within finance, making this an ideal role for someone who is ambitious and eager to learn.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply today or contact Harry at Blusource Recruitment on 0115 981 6075 to find out more.