Finance Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Kings Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in technology & financial services is seeking a candidate with advanced Excel and VBA skills to manage reconciliations. The role involves ensuring compliance with financial policies and requires strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Must have advanced Excel skills and experience with VBA.
• Preferably has experience in Financial Services.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations across payment flows.
• Use advanced Excel and VBA tools to automate reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

VBA

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Financial software

Job description

About Our Client

The employer is a small but growing company operating within the technology & financial services industry. They focus on delivering innovative solutions and maintaining a professional approach to their services.

• Must have good Excel skills
• Ideally have worked in Financial Services

Job Description

Manage and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations across payment flows, settlement accounts, card schemes, and banking partners.
Use advanced Excel and VBA tools to automate reconciliations, enhance accuracy, and improve process efficiency.
Ability to prepare and perform detailed reconciliations to a high standard for a high-volume transactions payments business, with timely resolution of variances.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and Risk teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain financial integrity.
Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise operational finance processes and reporting frameworks.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate:

• Advanced Excel skills/VBA.
• Experience working with financial software and tools.
• Ideally have experience of working within Financial Services.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Good communication skills to liaise with team members and external contacts.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new processes.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Permanent position within a growing company
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Work in a supportive environment