Finance Assistant - Expenditure

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance consultancy in Plymouth is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support finance operations. The role involves processing invoices, month-end tasks, budgeting, and providing key insights. Ideal candidates should ideally have a financial qualification, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Long service awards

Employee discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong communication and analytical skills with a collaborative mindset.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational abilities.
• IT savvy with good working knowledge of Excel (intermediate to advanced).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cost centres and balance sheet codes.
• Post and evidence monthly accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Analyse costs versus budgets and share key insights.
• Process expenses and credit card expenditure efficiently.
• Code expenditure invoices via the data capture system.
• Review aged creditors and reconcile supplier statements.
• Support budgeting and reforecasting activities.
• Play a key role in meeting month-end and year-end deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Excel proficiency

Education

AAT or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career? We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-driven Finance Assistant to join our friendly team at our Head Office in Plymouth. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation, where your contribution will directly support the success of the finance function.

What You'll Be Doing

In this varied role, you'll be at the heart of our finance operations. From processing invoices and expenses to supporting month-end deadlines, you'll be helping to keep things running smoothly and ensuring accurate reporting. You'll also get involved in budgeting, forecasting and analysing costs — perfect for someone who enjoys working with numbers and making a real impact.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a selection of cost centres and balance sheet codes
• Post and evidence monthly accruals, prepayments and journals
• Analyse costs versus budgets and share key insights
• Process expenses and credit card expenditure efficiently
• Code expenditure invoices via our data capture system
• Review aged creditors and reconcile supplier statements
• Support budgeting and reforecasting activities
• Play a key role in meeting month-end and year-end deadlines
• Get involved in ad hoc finance tasks to support the team

What We're Looking For

• Ideally, a financial qualification (AAT or equivalent) or working towards one
• Strong communication and analytical skills with a collaborative mindset
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational abilities
• IT savvy with good working knowledge of Excel (intermediate to advanced)

What\'s in It for You

• A competitive salary
• A contributory pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and ambitious finance team where your ideas and development are valued.

If you are interested or have the relevant experience and are currently looking for a new challenge then please submit an up to date CV by clicking the 'apply' button.

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