Finance Assistant — ACCA/CIMA Study Support & Growth

SF Partners; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA/CIMA study support

Profit-sharing scheme

Company pension

On-site parking

28 days' annual leave

Job summary

SF Recruitment is partnering with a growing SME in Market Harborough to hire a Finance Assistant. You’ll handle day-to-day purchase and sales ledgers, invoicing, payments and reconciliations while supporting month-end processes.

You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager, gain exposure to cash flow forecasting, management reporting and drive process improvements. ACCA/CIMA study support is provided and the role offers a £30,000 salary and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a finance or accounting role.
• AAT qualified and studying towards ACCA or CIMA/CGMA.
• Strong transactional finance experience across purchase and sales ledgers.
• Good Excel skills with PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Confident using accounting systems and handling own workload.
• Proactive, organised and keen to develop accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchase and sales ledger activities including invoicing, payments and reconciliations.
• Process bank transactions, supplier payment runs, expenses and company credit cards.
• Complete bank reconciliations and support accurate financial records across the group.
• Manage aged debtor reports, credit control and customer payment queries.
• Support weekly cash flow forecasting and working capital reporting.
• Assist with month-end close, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT returns, year-end accounts and audit preparation.

Skills

Finance experience

Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Proactive & organized

Cash flow forecasting

Education

AAT qualified; studying ACCA/CIMA/CGMA

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

SF Recruitment is partnering with a growing SME in Market Harborough to hire a Finance Assistant. You’ll handle day-to-day purchase and sales ledgers, invoicing, payments and reconciliations while supporting month-end processes.

You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager, gain exposure to cash flow forecasting, management reporting and drive process improvements. ACCA/CIMA study support is provided and the role offers a £30,000 salary and on-site parking.