Finance Assistant

Ad Warrior Ltd; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme enrolment

21 days holiday + bank holidays

One day working from home

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd in Lincoln is hiring a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Manager with transactional duties and month-end tasks in a busy finance environment.

You will manage aged receivables and payables, credit control, daily bank postings and reconciliations, expense processing, and supplier/customer statements. ERP experience (Sage, Xero) and UK VAT knowledge are preferred; AAT qualification or progress is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Assistant or similar role.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Sage, Xero) and UK VAT rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage aged receivables and aged payables.
• Credit control.
• Daily bank postings and bank reconciliations.
• Supplier & Customer statement reconciliations.
• Processing staff and director expenses.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and data integrity.
• Support ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Credit control

Excel

Education

AAT qualification

Working towards AAT

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location:Lincoln

Salary:£30,000 per annum

Vacancy Type:Full Time Monday- Friday (1 day Hybrid after probation)

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Finance Assistant to join our team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role will take responsibility for a broad range of transactional finance duties and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with strong attention to detail and previous experience in a busy finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of aged receivables and aged payables
• Credit control
• Daily bank postings and bank reconciliations
• Supplier & Customer statement reconciliations
• Processing staff and director expenses
• Assisting with month-end procedures and reportingSupporting with ad hoc duties as required
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity
• Qualifications
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Sage, Xero)
• Knowledge of UK VAT rules
• AAT qualification or working towards one (Desirable)

Skills & Experience - Essential

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant or similar finance role
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Experience with credit control and reconciliations
• Good organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with a professional manner
• Competent Excel user

Personal Key Characteristics

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues
• Salary & Benefits
• Salary: £30k per annum
• Pension scheme enrolment
• Holiday entitlement: 21 days plus bank holidays
• One day working from home (managerial discretion)
• Training and development opportunities