Finance Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing international services client in Leighton Buzzard seeks a proactive Finance Assistant. This fully office-based role offers opportunities to manage multi-currency accounts, collaborate with international teams, and contribute to the finance team's expansion. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, Sage knowledge, and finance qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Ideally supported by a finance-related degree or AAT Level 3 qualification.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of Sage software essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage debt collection in the UK and Europe.
• Keep accurate records of Accounts Receivable and Debtors Ledger, including Central America.
• Produce ad hoc financial reports and conduct related analysis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Fluency in Spanish

Sage software knowledge

Education

Finance-related degree

AAT Level 3 qualification

Tools

Excel

Sage 50 Accounts Professional

Job description

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Based in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, our international services client seeks a proactive individual to join them as a Finance Assistant, on a permanent basis. This role is fully office based.

This job would suit a finance professional with experience across both accounts payable and receivable, ideally with multi-currency or international finance exposure. Fluency in both English and Spanish would be a distinct advantage.

This UK-based international business operates across multiple markets and has established itself as a growing provider within its sector. With an expanding customer base in the UK, Europe and Central America, the company continues to invest in its finance team to support its ongoing growth and global operations.

The successful individual will have experience working within finance or accounting roles, ideally supported by a finance-related degree or AAT Level 3 qualification (or higher). Strong Excel skills and knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts Professional (or similar Sage software) are essential. The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment.

Job responsibilities:

• Manage debt collection in the UK and Europe
• Keep accurate records of Accounts Receivable and Debtors Ledger, including Central America
• Raise PO’s; process and track invoices from suppliers and subcontractors
• Reconcile staff expenses and credit card statements; coordinate timely payments to vendors
• Oversee daily cash receipts, reconcile customer accounts, and resolve payment discrepancies
• Maintain accurate Accounts Payable ledgers
• Administer client contracts and monthly billing across various international regions
• Prepare journal entries for depreciation, prepayments, accruals,
• Post journals and contribute to the monthly financial close
• Produce ad hoc financial reports and conduct related analysis
• Assist in statutory and group year-end processes with the Head of Finance
• Carry out ad hoc finance tasks as required by senior leadership and the CEO
• Collaborate effectively with international teams; demonstrate strong communication skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Assistant looking to join a growing international business where you can develop your career within a varied and challenging finance role.

For more information about this role or any other Finance Assistant jobs in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, please don’t hesitate to contact us in confidence or visit our website www.mrkassociates.co.uk

Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates.

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