Finance Assistant

Elevation Recruitment Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking company for a Finance Assistant eager to build a solid foundation in finance. This role offers hands-on experience across various responsibilities, from daily transactions to high-level financial planning. You will work closely with an experienced Finance Director who is committed to nurturing talent and sharing knowledge. With exposure to management accounts, forecasting, and the preparation of board packs, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the finance department's contributions to business growth. If you have a keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset, this is the perfect chance to develop your skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn with a strong attention to detail and numerical skills.
• Comfortable navigating spreadsheets and software systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with customer onboarding and invoicing processes.
• Help prepare management reports and participate in budgeting activities.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Numerical Skills

Spreadsheet Proficiency

Proactive Attitude

Willingness to Learn

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Finance Assistant
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Elevation Accountancy & Finance are working on an exciting new opportunity for candidates looking to build a strong foundation in finance and gain hands-on experience across a broad range of responsibilities. We’re offering a rare opportunity to work closely with an experienced Finance Director who is passionate about developing talent and sharing knowledge.

You'll get exposure to everything from day-to-day transactions to high-level financial planning and projects.

No aspect of the Finance department is “off the table” – if you can prove you're capable enough, you’ll get exposure to all aspects of management accounts, forecasting, preparation of board packs, and everything in-between.

What kind of person are we looking for?

• A sharp eye for detail and a head for numbers
• Comfortable navigating spreadsheets and software systems
• Proactive, eager to learn, and ready to roll up your sleeves and help out wherever needed
• You may not have loads of experience yet – and that’s okay! What matters most is your attitude, willingness to learn, and drive to develop your skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with customer onboarding processes (including filling out supplier forms/questionnaires)
• Creating and sending customer invoices accurately and on time
• Following up on outstanding payments in a friendly but effective way
• Entering supplier invoices into the system with accuracy and speed
• Helping to prepare supplier payments
• Daily bank reconciliations

Management Accounts & Business Support:

• Gradually becoming involved in preparing journals, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and producing management reports
• Assisting with forecasting and budgeting activities
• Working alongside other departments to help finance play a key role in business growth

Projects:

• Getting involved in exciting upcoming projects, including the rollout of a new ERP system (planned within the next 12 months), which will be a collaborative effort between finance and operations