Finance Assistant

Compliance Group; Towcester; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fire protection company is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage financial records and support accounting activities. The successful candidate will utilize systems like Sage and Excel and must possess strong computer literacy and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £28,500 and a supportive work environment with ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy, numeracy, and system skills required.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills needed.
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records by inputting data into Sage Line 50.
• Support reconciliation activities including bank accounts and month-end processes.
• Handle credit control and resolve customer/supplier queries.
• Utilise Excel for data analysis and contribute to finance duties.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Professional accounting qualification (AAT preferred)

Tools

Sage Line 50

Excel

CRM System (Gabriel)

Job description

Overview

Abbot Fire Group is seeking a consummate Finance Assistant to join their team. You ll not only perform your duties for us but also for our sister company, so a little out of the ordinary we admit, but it s an opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and is adept in keeping those plates spinning to demonstrate these soft skills.

Abbot Fire Group are based in Gawcott, Buckinghamshire which is where you ll be based the majority of the time, travelling to Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire no more than once per week.

What you receive for joining us

We offer a competitive salary of £28,500, and additionally, we offer 25 days' holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, your birthday off and Company Pension. You ll work 35hrs per week, 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records by inputting data into Sage Line 50, raising invoices/credit notes, processing supplier invoices/payments, managing petty cash, and updating the CRM system (Gabriel)
• Support reconciliation activities including bank accounts, credit cards, supplier statements, and month-end processes
• Handle credit control, resolve customer/supplier queries, and assist with day-to-day accounting issues
• Utilise Excel for data analysis and contribute to wider finance and administrative duties in line with company policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy, numeracy, and system skills (e.g. Sage, Excel)
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude
• Professional accounting qualification, such as AAT preferred but not essential

About us

Abbot Fire Group: We pride ourselves on quality workmanship, strong client relationships, and supporting our team s growth through ongoing training and development. Join us and be part of a company that values your skills and work-life balance.