Finance Assistant

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent pension and trustee company seeks a Finance Assistant in Milton Keynes on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. You will handle accounts payable and assist with financial reporting tasks while benefiting from fantastic company perks including competitive salary and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 days holiday plus birthdays off

Death in service payment

Free parking

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Previous financial assistant experience in a finance team.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable process including invoice management.
• Assist with banking activities and general ledger postings.
• Support month-end processes and perform ad hoc financial tasks.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Accounting knowledge

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Finance Assistant – Spider is advertising on behalf of a leading independent pension and trustee company who are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire on a fixed-term basis for 12 months.

Why them?

They are leading independent pension administration and trustee company that prides itself on delivering high-quality solutions for individuals and businesses alike. With a proven track record of 20 years in the industry, this organisation values innovation, collaboration, and integrity in every aspect of its operations.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: On offer is a competitive salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
• Holiday: 20 days holiday increasing annually on each work anniversary and birthday day off
• Death In Service up to 4 times
• Free Parking
• Private Medical Insurance

About the role:

As a Finance Assistant, you will be an integral part of their Finance Team, responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function while assisting with broader financial reporting and administrative tasks. You will ensure the smooth processing of supplier invoices and accurate financial records. Working days will be Monday to Friday and will even consider part time. This role is flexible with hybrid working / working from home.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full accounts payable process, including invoice logging, authorisation, posting, supplier payments, and query resolution.
• Manage staff expenses and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Assist with banking activities such as posting transactions, preparing reports, and reconciling bank accounts.
• Support general ledger and inter-company postings, as well as accounts receivable functions and customer query resolution.
• Contribute to month-end processes through revenue analysis and perform various ad hoc financial tasks.

About you:

You will need previous financial assistant experience working in a finance team. Strong knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and accounting systems as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Working towards an accounting qualification would be beneficial to bring to the role but is not essential.

If you have all the relevant skills and experience and would like to join our company, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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