Finance Assistant

Marc Daniels; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Career progression

Support towards professional finance/6

Job summary

Marc Daniels is seeking an ambitious Finance Assistant to join the friendly Finance team in Maidenhead. The role reports to the Finance Manager and offers structured training, development and long-term progression within a professional services environment.

This position combines core finance duties with the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in legal cashiering. Full training will be provided, ideal for someone with 2-3 years in finance who wants broader responsibility and career

Responsibilities

• Assisting with client and office account transactions, including receipts, payments and transfers
• Preparing and processing payments accurately and within deadlines
• Performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Processing supplier invoices and assisting with payment runs
• Responding to supplier queries and maintaining supplier records
• Supporting billing processes and allocating incoming payments
• Assisting with collection and management of outstanding balances
• Monitoring shared finance inboxes and responding to enquiries
• Supporting month-end activities and preparing reports for management
• Maintaining financial records and ensuring internal controls compliance
• Learning and applying regulatory requirements and financial procedures
• Supporting supplier onboarding and due diligence activities
• Obtaining quotations and assisting with procurement reviews
• Maintaining supplier, contract and service records
• Providing wider support to the Finance team as priorities evolve
• As experience develops, taking on more specialist finance and legal cashiering tasks

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Maidenhead

Salary: Competitive

A well-established organisation is seeking an ambitious Finance Assistant to join its friendly and supportive Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their finance career within a business that offers genuine training, development and long-term progression.

This varied role combines core finance responsibilities with the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in legal cashiering. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with existing finance experience who is keen to broaden their skillset and take on greater responsibility.

The position would suit an individual with approximately 2-3 years’ experience within a finance or accounts environment who is looking for a role offering structured development, increased exposure and future career progression opportunities.

Previous legal cashiering experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with client and office account transactions, including receipts, payments and transfers
• Preparing and processing payments accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Performing bank reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies
• Processing supplier invoices and assisting with payment runs
• Responding to supplier queries and maintaining accurate supplier records
• Supporting billing processes and allocating incoming payments
• Assisting with the collection and management of outstanding balances
• Monitoring shared finance inboxes and responding to internal and external enquiries
• Supporting month-end activities and preparing reports and information for management
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Learning and applying relevant regulatory requirements and financial procedures
• Supporting supplier onboarding and due diligence activities
• Obtaining quotations and assisting with procurement reviews when required
• Maintaining supplier, contract and service records
• Providing wider support to the Finance team as business priorities evolve

As your experience develops, you will be given increasing responsibility and the opportunity to become more involved in specialist finance and legal cashiering activities.

About You

• Approximately 2-3 years’ experience within a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer

• Full training in legal cashiering and specialist finance processes
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility
• Potential support towards a professional finance qualification or equivalent
• Exposure to a broad and varied finance role within a respected professional services environment

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.