Finance Assistant

Pertemps Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant in Plymouth to support their expanding Head Office team. The role involves managing cost centres, processing financial transactions, and conducting financial analysis. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. This position offers a permanent, full-time opportunity with competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Generous employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of selected cost centres and balance sheet codes.
• Post and evidence monthly accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Analyse costs versus budgets and report key variances.
• Process company expenses and credit card transactions.
• Code expenditure invoices via a data capture system.
• Conduct aged creditor reviews and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support budgeting and reforecasting activities.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end deadlines.
• Handle ad hoc finance tasks as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

High level of accuracy

Organisational ability

Proficiency in Excel (intermediate to advanced)

Education

AAT qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant - Expenditure

Are you ready to join one of the UK's fastest-growing privately owned companies? With over 200 locations nationwide and a reputation for excellence, our client is expanding their Head Office team in Plymouth and looking for a talented Finance Assistant to support their continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of selected cost centres and balance sheet codes
• Post and evidence monthly accruals, prepayments, and journals
• Analyse costs versus budgets and report key variances
• Process company expenses and credit card transactions
• Code expenditure invoices via a data capture system
• Conduct aged creditor reviews and supplier statement reconciliations
• Support budgeting and reforecasting activities
• Contribute to month-end and year-end deadlines
• Handle ad hoc finance tasks as needed

What We're Looking For

• AAT qualification (or equivalent) preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• High level of accuracy and organisational ability
• Proficiency in Excel (intermediate to advanced)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Generous employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme

Location: Plymouth, Devon
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:45am-17:30pm
Position: Permanent (Temp-Perm), Full-time

Interested? Apply today or contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office