Finance Assistant

BACK HOME BAND; Tring; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative technology company based in Tring is looking for a Finance Assistant. The role involves managing financial processes, reporting to the Financial Controller, and ensuring accuracy in financial operations. Ideal candidates will be AAT qualified and possess essential accounting knowledge. This position offers flexible working options and competitive salary ranging from £29k to £34k, alongside attractive benefits like health insurance and generous leave.

Benefits

Vitality Health Insurance plan

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Company Pension Plan

Death in Service Insurance

Income Protection Scheme

Company Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Free onsite parking & Free fair-use EV charging

Cycle Scheme

Pet-friendly office

Qualifications

• Understanding of fundamental accounting concepts and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Proven experience in a finance role.
• Interest in career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Process all sales and purchase invoices accurately.
• Manage staff expenses and ensure compliance with policies.
• Create reports for senior management, including aged debtor reports.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organisation Skills

Data Entry

Analytical Skills

Education

AAT qualified or currently studying

Tools

AccountsIQ accounting software

Job description

Love numbers, processes and a job well done?

If youre a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives on keeping things running smoothly, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, creative technology business that delivers cutting-edge solutions to the film, TV, live events and broadcast industries. With a reputation for technical excellence and a collaborative, can-do approach, they support high-profile productions across the UK and internationally.

Their team is passionate, friendly and proud of the work they do and they offer a supportive culture where flexibility and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly into the Financial Controller, the Finance Assistant is a vital member of the Finance function and plays a pivotal role in the smooth operation of the financial processes.

Responsibilities

From assisting with day to day accounting tasks, to supporting the Financial Controller in payroll and audit processes, this role is instrumental in contributing towards the accuracy, efficiency and integrity of the financial operations of the business. Responsibilities include:

Accounting

• Accurately process all sales and purchase invoices, ensuring all documentation and approvals
• Process and management of staff expenses, ensuring these are within policy and properly logged
• Process all incoming & outgoing payments, including reconciling bank statements and petty cash
• Provide credit control management by monitoring and chasing outstanding sales invoices
• Creating payment run for purchase invoices on a weekly basis
• Regularly reviewing PO system and ensuring the accuracy and close down status of each
• Ensuring sales invoices are paid on time
  
  

Data Entry & Bookkeeping

• Process financial transactions, maintain ledgers (sales, purchase and nominal) and update accounting systems Reporting & Audit
• Create reports for senior management, including
• View of jobs where sales invoices arent yet raised
• Outstanding sales invoices
• Aging debtors and aging creditors reports
• Assisting with annual audit through sourcing and collation of information requested and uploading into portal
• Assisting with preparation of monthly management reports and other financial reports as required
  

General Administrative duties

• Maintaining financial records, scanning documents, and other administrative duties to support the Finance Team
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Answering queries from the wider business, including purchase and sales queries
• Actively participating in the ongoing continuous improvement of the Finance team and support provided to senior management and the wider business, including process improvements
• Provide cover for the Financial Controller when they are away/out of the office
  
  

The Candidate

As Finance Assistant, youll be a solid pair of hands with proven experience in a similar role and perhaps an interest in stepping up in the future.

Essential

• AAT qualified (or currently studying towards) so current with global finance laws and processes.
• Basic Accounting Knowledge: Understanding of fundamental accounting concepts and double-entry bookkeeping
• Data Entry and Software Proficiency: Experience with accounting software and data entry
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in recording and processing financial information
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external parties
• Organisation Skills: Managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with other members of the finance team
• High analytical skills with a great attention to detail and accuracy is essential
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with AccountsIQ accounting software
• Knowledge of UK financial regulations and compliance requirements
  
  

Terms

• The role is offered on a permanent, part or full time basis.
• The role is seeking a minimum of 30 hrs (over 5 days) up to full time (35 hrs).
• A competitive salary of £29k-34k fte* is on offer depending on experience.
• The role is based in Tring with hybrid working an option (3 office, 2 home).
  
  

The company offers a range of benefits and perks including:

• Vitality Health Insurance plan
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Plan
• Death in Service Insurance
• Income Protection Scheme
• Company Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free onsite parking &Free fair-use EV charging
• Cycle Scheme
• Pet-friendly office
  
  

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business thats going places and to do it in a role where your work genuinely makes a difference every day. Youll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your skills will be valued, your ideas will be heard, and your career can grow.

If this sounds like the kind of place where youd thrive, wed love to hear from you. Apply today using the button below and take the next step in your finance career.

• Full time equivalent actual salary will depend on hours worked
  
  

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