Finance Assistant

Reed; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is recruiting a Finance Assistant in Essex. The role is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £30,000 to £35,000. You will support a busy finance team with a broad range of accounting tasks, including processing transactions, reconciliations, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in finance, experience with accounts payable/receivable, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Sage 50. AAT qualification or active studies towards accounting would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in finance or accounting
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and reconciliations
• Proficiency in Sage 50 or similar accounting software
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent communication and organisation abilities
• AAT qualification or active studies towards an accounting qualification would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Financial processing and reconciliations across the accounting system
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, supplier payments, invoicing, and collections
• Support month-end processes, reporting, budgeting, and year-end preparation
• Maintain organised financial records, liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or studying accounting

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant

Essex £30,000 - £35,000 Salary Full-Time, Permanent

Join a Growing Organisation as a Finance Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a well-established and growing organisation. This role is ideal for someone with previous accounting experience who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive finance team while gaining exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Processing & Reconciliations

• Processing financial transactions accurately and efficiently through the accounting system.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Completing regular bank reconciliations and balance sheet control account reconciliations.
• Assisting in ensuring compliance with financial procedures and controls.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Processing purchase invoices and ensuring appropriate approval procedures are followed.
• Managing supplier payments and monitoring payment schedules.
• Supporting sales ledger activities including invoicing and collections.
• Assisting with resolving customer and supplier account queries.

Month-End & Reporting

• Providing support with month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Assisting with management reporting and financial analysis.
• Supporting payroll-related finance administration.
• Helping prepare information for audits, budgeting activities, and year-end accounts.

Finance Administration

• Maintaining organised financial records and documentation.
• Investigating and resolving financial discrepancies.
• Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders regarding financial queries.
• Assisting with ad-hoc finance projects and administrative duties as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 2-3 years' experience within a finance or accounting role.
• Good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general finance processes.
• Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A professional approach with strong attention to detail.
• AAT qualification or active studies towards an accounting qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to join an established and growing organisation

Varied and hands-on finance role with excellent exposure to all aspects of accounting

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Long-term career development opportunities

Permanent full-time position with a competitive salary package

Interested?

If you're an organised Finance Assistant looking for your next opportunity and would like to join a business where you can make a real impact while developing your career, we'd love to hear from you.