Finance Assistant: Accounts Payable & Management Insights

Trial Balance; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting is recruiting an experienced Finance Assistant for a six-month fixed-term contract in Liskeard. You will join a small team and work closely with the Financial Controller across daily financial tasks, including supplier and customer liaison, VAT reporting and payroll support.

The role requires at least two years in a similar capacity, with a preference for candidates holding AAT qualifications or equivalent vocational experience and strong IT skills on a SAGE-based

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar finance role.
• AAT qualification or equivalent vocational experience.
• Familiar with SAGE-based platforms and strong IT aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Controller with day-to-day financial operations.
• Serve as main contact for suppliers and key customers.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, fixed assets and balance sheet reconciliations; process invoicing.
• Contribute to VAT reporting and monthly payroll processing.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and general finance duties as needed.
• Provide cover for finance team during absences.

Skills

IT aptitude

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

AAT qualified

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Trial Balance Consulting is recruiting an experienced Finance Assistant for a six-month fixed-term contract in Liskeard. You will join a small team and work closely with the Financial Controller across daily financial tasks, including supplier and customer liaison, VAT reporting and payroll support.

The role requires at least two years in a similar capacity, with a preference for candidates holding AAT qualifications or equivalent vocational experience and strong IT skills on a SAGE-based