Finance Assistant

Acorn by Synergie; Northam; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is looking for a Finance Assistant in Bideford to support daily finance operations. This full-time position offers a 6-month fixed-term contract and involves processing payments, preparing management accounts, and assisting with audits. Candidates should have strong IT skills, particularly in accounting software, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Offered benefits include generous paid holidays and various staff discounts.

Benefits

25 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Paid volunteering day

Friends and family discount

Life assurance

Access to social clubs

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy finance or management accounts department.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Customer-focused with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payment runs with accurate deductions.
• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts and reconciliations.
• Facilitate year-end audit preparation by compiling required information.

Skills

Experience in finance or management accounts

Excellent IT skills

Strong numeracy skills

Adaptable and quick to learn

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer-focused attitude

Experience with balance sheet reconciliations

Tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Accounting packages

Job description

Finance Assistant

Bideford | Monday-Friday | 9am-5.30pm | Full-time | 6-month Fixed-Term Contract

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Finance Assistant based in Bideford to support day-to-day finance activities. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in finance, excellent IT skills, and a customer-focused approach.

Key Duties

• Process weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring accurate recording of deductions.
• Support the preparation of Monthly Management Accounts, including relevant schedules and reconciliations.
• Process and record refunds accurately.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support finance tasks and systems training.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation by compiling and checking required information.

Requirements

• Experience working in a busy finance or management accounts department.
• Excellent IT skills, including accounting packages and advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Adaptable and quick to learn, particularly in technical areas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a diplomatic approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative.
• Customer-focused with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Experience with a range of finance tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations.

What We Offer

• 25 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• A day off for your birthday or a loved one's birthday.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Friends and family discount scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Access to a range of social clubs and interest groups.

Interested?

Apply online today.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers