Finance Assistant

Distinct Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Finance Assistant to join an Asset Management team in Nottingham. The role involves monthly reporting, invoicing, reconciliations, and requires strong bookkeeping skills. Offering a salary of £29,500, hybrid working conditions, and various benefits including private healthcare and professional development support.

Benefits

Discretionary performance-related bonus

25 days holiday, increasing to 30

Private healthcare

Share Incentive Plan

Enhanced pension contributions

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role is essential.
• Strong double-entry bookkeeping knowledge.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and manage fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly revenue invoices and support receivables management.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Proactive and independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Professional accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant – Asset Management (Infrastructure)

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £29,500 + bonus + excellent benefits

Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a fast-paced and growing Asset Management team, supporting the financial operations of complex renewable energy and low carbon infrastructure portfolios.

Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will be involved in a wide range of financial activities, including monthly reporting, invoicing, reconciliations, and supporting the preparation of statutory accounts. This role offers excellent exposure to the financial management of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and the opportunity to develop within a regulated and sustainability-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, manage fixed assets, and process accruals and prepayments
• Prepare monthly revenue invoices and support receivables management and credit control
• Process purchase invoices and supplier payments
• Complete bank reconciliations and contribute to monthly cash flow reporting
• Assist with monthly KPI reporting
• Support quarterly VAT returns and intercompany reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of annual statutory accounts (IFRS / FRS 102)
• Support internal and external audits
• Respond to fund team queries and support regulatory compliance (e.g. Ofgem)
• Ensure full adherence to internal financial procedures and standards

Candidate profile

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role (essential)
• Strong double-entry bookkeeping knowledge
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Highly organised with strong time management skills
• Proactive and capable of working independently
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn
• Currently studying or planning to start a professional accounting qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA)
• Interest in or awareness of the UK renewable energy sector is beneficial

Salary and benefits

• £29,500 per annum
• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days remote)
• 25 days holiday, increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days
• Private healthcare
• Share Incentive Plan
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Support for professional development and study

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