Finance Assistant

Trial Balance; Northam; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in the South West is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant for a full-time, permanent role. You will manage petty cash, perform bank reconciliations, maintain vehicle records, and assist with finance administration. The ideal candidate is part or fully-qualified AAT, proficient in MS Excel, and ideally has experience with SAGE. This position offers potential flexibility for a four-day work week.

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail and ability to work quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage petty cash, ensuring accurate recording and timely replenishment.
• Complete bank reconciliations across multiple locations.
• Maintain up-to-date records for company vehicles.
• Assist with general finance administration and month-end reporting.
• Liaise with managers to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure all financial records are accurate and compliant.

Skills

Attention to detail

Use of MS Excel

Experience with SAGE

Education

Part or fully-qualified AAT

Job description

Finance Assistant - Bideford - Full-time / Part-time may be considered - Permanent - £26k - £28k per annum

Do you enjoy spotting tiny details most people overlook? Maybe solving puzzles and patterns, or getting satisfaction from finding the missing amount is your thing. If so, this job could be a perfect fit for you!

Job Overview

Trial Balance Consulting have been exclusively assigned by our client, a well-established business with multiple sites across the South West and beyond. They seek to find a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. There’s also potential for the right candidate to work a four-day week.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for:

• Managing petty cash, ensuring accurate recording and timely replenishment
• Completing bank reconciliations across multiple locations
• Maintaining up-to-date records for company vehicles, including MOT, insurance, and servicing schedules
• Assisting with general finance administration and month-end reporting
• Liaising with managers across locations to resolve discrepancies and provide financial information
• Ensuring all financial records are accurate, compliant, and well organised

Qualifications

We’re on the lookout for candidates who are ideally part or fully-qualified AAT, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work quickly and accurately. You’ll definitely be confident with MS Excel, and chances are you’ve used SAGE before too.

Think you’d be a great fit? Apply now!