Finance Assistant

ACCA Careers; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Finance Assistant in a forward-thinking company located in High Wycombe. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a large business, where you will handle accounts receivable and payable, conduct credit analyses, and support monthly management accounts. With a hybrid working pattern, you can enjoy a flexible work-life balance while contributing to a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for finance and are eager to build your career, this position is perfect for you. Be part of a market leader with over 20 years of trading experience and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Free Parking on site

Flexible working hours

Company events

Collaborative work environment

Close-knit team

Qualifications

• Seeking a well-organised Finance Assistant with strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis and manage customer invoices.
• Support preparation of monthly management accounts and reconcile balance sheets.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Finance Degree

CIMA/ACCA Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Xero

Job description

Part-qualified Finance Assistant, full time based in High Wycombe.

A great opportunity to join a large business.

Client Details

• Approx. 200 employees nationwide, national IT business
• Large UK Business partnering with household names
• Office in High Wycombe - Hybrid Working pattern
• Free Parking on site
• Great company office environment
• Market leader in their field
• Trading for over 20 years

Description

Accounts Receivable & Payable

• Conduct credit analysis
• Deal with all customer invoices
• Send bill reminders & work closely with our sales team to ensure timely payments
• Manage & chase the status of outstanding invoices & report back to Financial Controller
• Verify discrepancies, resolve client billing issues, ensure all customer communications are sent in a timely manner
• Process vendor bills
• Manage vendor accounts payable terms

General Accounting

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and reconcile balance sheets.
• Contribute to general ledger entries and perform account analysis.
• Handle various ad-hoc accounting tasks as required.

Profile

We are seeking a well-organised and personable Finance Assistant with:

• A Finance degree (highly desirable)
• Obtaining a CIMA/ACCA qualification (not essential)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ambition to build a successful career in finance
• Immediately available
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., Xero)
• Proficiency in Excel (including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, SUMIF)

Job Offer

• Finance Assistant
• Based in High Wycombe (Free Parking on site)
• Easily accessible via public transport
• Hybrid Working (3 days from the office, 2 days from home)
• Flexible working hours
• Immediate start - ideally, temp to perm for the right candidate!
• £19 - £22 per hour dependant on experience
• Company events
• Collaborative work environment
• Close-knit team