Finance Assistant

Reflect Recruitment Group; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £25,000 per annum

Full-time position (37.5 hours)

Office-based role

Career progression potential

Job summary

Reflect Recruitment Group in Lincoln is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The role focuses on invoice processing, reconciliations and reporting, with opportunities to take on more responsibility as the company grows.

The successful candidate will have AAT level 2 or 3 (or working towards it), strong Excel skills and a good grasp of accounting principles, with a view to progressing qualifications in the future.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounts environment.
• Currently studying or hold AAT Level 2 or 3.
• Confident with financial information and Excel.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Drive to develop skills and qualifications further.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day finance operations.
• Process invoices and expenses.
• Perform account reconciliations and assist with financial reporting.
• Contribute to month-end activities and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve financial processes.

Skills

Finance experience

AAT level 2/3

Excel

Accounting principles

Independence

Education

AAT Level 2/3 qualification

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

My client is looking to recruit an experienced and ambitious Finance Assistant, to join their growing team, in Lincoln. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in this field, an AAT qualification at level 2 or 3, or is working towards one, and is looking to build on their existing knowledge and take the next step in their career. You will play an important part in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, whilst still developing your skills and taking on an increased responsibility as the business grows. The success candidate will be keen to progress their career in finance, with the potential to work towards further qualifications in the future.

Benefits:

• Salary from 25,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Full-time position, with 37.5 hours per week
• Office-based role
• Opportunity to develop and grow
• Potential long-term progression towards further qualifications
• Friendly and collaborative working environment

About the candidate:

The candidate should be an enthusiastic and motivated financial professional, who already has some experience within a finance or accounts environment, and is looking to develop their career. You will ideally hold an AAT level 2 or 3, as well as a drive to continue developing their skills and knowledge. You should be confident in working with financial information, comfortable using Excel, and demonstrate good understanding of basic accounting principles. The successful candidate will have the drive to develop with the business as it grows, take on a greater responsibility and potentially progress towards further qualifications.

About the role:

As a Finance Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance department, by ensuring financial information is processed accurately. You will be involved in invoice and expense processing, account reconciliations, financial reporting and month-end activities, all while closely working with colleagues across the business to help with queries and maintain accurate records. As you develop in the role, you will have the chance to take on more responsibilities, contribute to improving the financial processes and play and increasingly important part in supporting the continued growth of the business.

Skills and Attributes:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience within a finance, accounts or similar administrative environment
• AT level 2 or 3 qualification, or equivalent relevant experience
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and accurate approach
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with accounting or finance systems would be advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part as a team
• Proactive approach with the confidence to identify and resolve issuesWillingness to learn and develop technical finance knowledge
• Ambition to progress towards further qualifications
• Ability to work in fast paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism