Finance Assistant

Express Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Nottingham is seeking a Finance Assistant to support credit control and compliance tasks, assist with financial reporting, and contribute to budgeting. The ideal candidate will have prior finance experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This permanent role offers a salary of around £32k and significant career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous exposure to the finance industry.
• Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support credit control and compliance tasks.
• Assist with financial reporting and returns to funders.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor and analyse loan performance.
• Provide support for bookkeeping and reconciliations.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Proficient in using accounting software

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Time-management skills

Ability to manage workload

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Express Recruitment are currently supporting a not-for-profit organisation in their search for a Finance Assistants to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have previous exposure to the finance industry and have an effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

This role offers excellent growth potential and exposure across a broad range of finance functions, including reporting, budgeting, and compliance. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive team and a business committed to professional development. This role is paying c£32k, has great benefits and has strong future progression opportunities.

• Support credit control, compliance tasks, and maintain accurate borrower records
• Assist with internal and external financial reporting, including returns to funders
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling activities
• Monitor and analyse loan performance, ensuring up-to-date and compliant data
• Provide support across bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoice processing, and management accounts preparation

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a similar role
• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Nottingham

Job Type: Permanent

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.