Finance Assistant

Hudson Shribman; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Uniform

Medical cash plan

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Employee discounts

Free parking

Job summary

Hudson Shribman is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its manufacturing finance team in a fully office-based role in the South East. The position focuses on transactional finance, covering accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, reporting and month-end activities.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will process invoices, manage payments and maintain ledgers. The role supports year-end activities and monthly reports, with study support available for an AAT qualification.

Qualifications

• Solid transactional finance experience.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles.
• Experience with supplier accounts and reconciliations.
• Exposure to month-end accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records in line with procedures and internal controls.
• Process sales and revenue invoices, including staged payments, using ERP.
• Manage customer account reconciliations, credit control and allocation of payments.
• Process supplier invoices and maintain accounts payable records in ERP.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment runs for review and approval.
• Assist with month-end activities including accruals and journals.
• Support year-end accounts preparation and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Transactional finance

Bookkeeping

Month-end

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification (studying)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Finance Assistant Salary: up to 32k + Bonus Ref: ABJ6791 Location: South East

A finance assistant is urgently required by a manufacturing business to join its expanding finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a busy, fast-paced environment where accuracy, organisation and attention to detail are essential.

Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team, you will support the day-to-day running of the accounts function, covering both accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, reporting and month-end activities.

This is a fully office-based position.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records in line with company procedures and internal controls.
• Process sales and revenue invoices, including staged payments and prepayments, using the company's ERP system.
• Manage customer account reconciliations, credit control activities and the allocation of incoming payments.
• Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate accounts payable records within the ERP system.
• Reconcile supplier accounts, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding queries.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment runs for review and approval.
• Review aged creditor reports and investigate anomalies, outstanding balances and unallocated cash.
• Assist with month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments and journal entries.
• Support year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external accountants and auditors as required.
• Prepare weekly and monthly management reports.
• Maintain accurate records relating to manufactured and purchased part numbers.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and overall finance efficiency.
• Provide general support to the finance team and assist with ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role.
• A good understanding of bookkeeping principles and double-entry accounting.
• Experience with supplier accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Exposure to month-end accounting procedures.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills and experience using an accounting or ERP system.
• Candidates studying towards an AAT or other accountancy qualification may also be interested, with study support available.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• private medical insurance
• uniform
• medical cash plan
• pension scheme
• bonus scheme (c5%)
• employee discounts
• free parking - Base Salary: up to 32k (dependent on exp) + Bonus