Finance Assistant

Nxtgen Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NXTGEN are delighted to be working with a well-established, family-run business south of Norwich, recruiting a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis. You will join a close-knit finance team, supporting day-to-day accounts duties and contributing to accurate financial reporting in a busy function.

The role requires strong numeracy, attention to detail and proactive collaboration within the team. The successful candidate will gain exposure to varied transactional finance work, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance or accounts administration role.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Sage Line 50 experience is advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Organised with ability to communicate across levels and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger and sales ledger.
• Process sales invoices and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare and reconcile debtor and creditor statements.
• Assist with VAT returns preparation and submission.
• Process payments in multiple currencies.
• Support month-end processes and prepare financial reports.
• Maintain accurate financial records and timely processing of transactions.
• Provide general support to the finance team.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Bank reconciliations

VAT returns

Multi-currency payments

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Sage Line 50

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

NXTGEN are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established, family-run business based south of Norwich, who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit finance team within a successful, growing business with a strong reputation for quality and service. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional products to customers across the UK and internationally, offering a welcoming working environment where attention to detail, teamwork and a hands‑on approach are valued.

Working within a busy finance function, you will support the day-to-day running of the accounts department, taking responsibility for a varied range of transactional finance duties and supporting the wider team with accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing both the purchase ledger and sales ledger.
• Processing sales invoices and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately.
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Preparing and reconciling debtor and creditor statements.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Processing payments in multiple currencies.
• Supporting month-end processes and preparing relevant financial reports.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are processed in a timely manner.
• Providing general support to the finance team as required.

About You:

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar finance or accounts administration role, with a good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes. You will have strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work, ensuring accuracy across all aspects of the role.

Experience using Sage Line 50 would be highly beneficial, alongside good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. You will also be organised, proactive and confident communicating with colleagues at all levels. The ability to use your own initiative, manage competing priorities and bring a positive, can‑do attitude to a busy team will be key to your success.