Finance Assistant

IPS Finance; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the UK is looking for a proactive Finance Assistant to manage day-to-day financial operations. You will handle invoice processing, reconcile statements, and maintain accurate records using Sage 50. The ideal candidate should have previous finance experience and strong administrative skills, ensuring financial tasks are completed accurately and on time. This role offers a dynamic work environment where detail-oriented and organized individuals can thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance or accounts role is required.
• Proficient in using Sage 50 for financial operations.
• Strong numeracy skills with a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices along with expense claims.
• Reconcile supplier statements and address invoice queries.
• Maintain financial records accurately using Sage 50.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Support credit control and customer payment allocations.
• Prepare and manage payment runs as necessary.
• Assist in budgeting and financial analysis tasks.
• Provide general finance support to the Accounts team.

Skills

Proficient in Sage 50

Strong numeracy

Attention to detail

Good Excel and IT skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The ideal candidate will have experience using Sage 50 and strong administrative and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities of Finance Assistant:

• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices and expense claims
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries
• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50
• Assist with bank reconciliations and month-end reporting
• Support credit control and customer payment allocation
• Prepare and process payment runs
• Assist with budgeting and financial analysis tasks as required
• General finance and administrative support to the Accounts team

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role
• Proficient in Sage 50 (essential)
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload effectively
• Good Excel and IT skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability