Finance Assistant

Butler Rose Ltd; Tone Green; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programme

Free on-site parking

Professional subscription support

Long service awards

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd in Wellington, Somerset is recruiting a Finance Assistant to join the finance team on a full-time permanent basis. You will manage purchase ledger, support payroll, and help with wider finance tasks.

Ideal candidate has AAT Level 2 or equivalent finance experience, experience in purchase ledger, and proficiency with Sage or Xero; office-based role with opportunities for progression within a growing business.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 qualified or possess equivalent finance experience.
• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Finance Officer or Accounts Assistant role.
• Experience using finance systems such as Sage, Xero or similar.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Complete supplier payments and scheduled payment runs.
• Maintain and reconcile purchase ledger accounts and supplier statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain audit trail documentation.
• Manage supplier records and resolve ledger-related queries.
• Support payroll administration, including starters, leavers and payroll processing.
• Assist with compliance requirements relating to pensions and statutory payments.
• Provide cover for sales ledger and credit control activities when required.
• Support monthly finance tasks and wider departmental objectives.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

AAT Level 2

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Wellington, Somerset
£29,000 per annum
Full-time, Permanent, office-based

Butler Rose are pleased to be working exclusively with a well-established and growing business to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a full-time permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong purchase ledger knowledge who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and supporting wider finance operations. As the company grows, there will be scope for progression for the right candidate.

Reporting into the finance manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger process, while also providing support across payroll and other finance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Complete supplier payments and scheduled payment runs.
• Maintain and reconcile purchase ledger accounts and supplier statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain audit trail documentation.
• Manage supplier records and resolve ledger-related queries.
• Support payroll administration, including starters, leavers and payroll processing.
• Assist with compliance requirements relating to pensions and statutory payments.
• Provide cover for sales ledger and credit control activities when required.
• Support monthly finance tasks and wider departmental objectives.

About You

• AAT Level 2 qualified or possess equivalent finance experience.
• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Finance Officer or Accounts Assistant role.
• Experience using finance systems such as Sage, Xero or similar.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £29,000 per annum.
• Employee wellness programme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Professional subscription support.
• Long service and employee recognition awards.
• Opportunity to join a supportive and established finance team.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and growing business, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Stefanie Farber at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment on [e-mail]. Alternatively, apply now with your updated CV to be considered.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.