Finance Assistant

We Do Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing private equity-backed transport business is seeking a Finance Assistant (Graduate) to join their finance team in Reading. This hybrid role offers the chance to contribute to process improvements and support finance operations during a period of rapid growth. Ideal for motivated graduates with some finance experience.

Qualifications

• Work experience in finance administration or accounts payable.
• Strong Excel skills and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and reconcile statements.
• Manage accounts payable inbox and support payment runs.
• Assist with month-end close and implement new finance systems.

Skills

Finance Administration

Communication

Excel

Detail-oriented

Education

Graduate

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

Job description

Finance Assistant (Graduate)

Reading - Hybrid Model

£26,000 per annum

We are supporting a newly formed, private equity-backed transport business in their search for a Finance Assistant to join their expanding central finance team during a period of rapid growth and integration. This is initially a 3 month contract with high likelihood of extension and/or permanent work.

This organisation was recently established through the acquisition of several regional businesses across the UK, with further acquisitions already underway. As they build out their group finance structure, they are seeking additional support within Accounts Payable to ensure smooth financial operations and help modernise and automate their finance systems.

This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with the finance leadership team and have the opportunity to make a real impact on process improvement. This role will suit a graduate with some work experience in finance administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently within the finance system
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
• Manage the accounts payable inbox and handle supplier communications
• Support weekly and monthly payment runs in line with internal controls
• Assist with the month-end close process relating to accounts payable
• Contribute to the implementation of new finance systems and automation of manual tasks
• Collaborate with colleagues on transitioning data between software platforms (e.g. Excel integrations)

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Work experience in finance administration, accounts payable or a transactional finance role
• Some exposure to accounting systems such as Sage 50 or Xero (preferred but not essential)
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage data imports and reporting
• Detail-oriented and proactive approach to process improvement
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively across teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with change and ambiguity

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to support a high-growth, fast paced organisation at an exciting stage of its journey. You'll play a key role in helping build and streamline finance processes, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term improvements.

Apply Now:

If you’re a motivated graduate with prior work experience looking for a varied and hands-on entry level role, we’d love to hear from you.