Finance Assistant - Full-Scope, Growth Role

Reed; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is recruiting a Finance Assistant in Essex. The role is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £30,000 to £35,000. You will support a busy finance team with a broad range of accounting tasks, including processing transactions, reconciliations, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in finance, experience with accounts payable/receivable, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Sage 50. AAT qualification or active studies towards accounting would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in finance or accounting
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and reconciliations
• Proficiency in Sage 50 or similar accounting software
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent communication and organisation abilities
• AAT qualification or active studies towards an accounting qualification would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Financial processing and reconciliations across the accounting system
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, supplier payments, invoicing, and collections
• Support month-end processes, reporting, budgeting, and year-end preparation
• Maintain organised financial records, liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or studying accounting

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reed is recruiting a Finance Assistant in Essex. The role is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £30,000 to £35,000. You will support a busy finance team with a broad range of accounting tasks, including processing transactions, reconciliations, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in finance, experience with accounts payable/receivable, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Sage 50. AAT qualification or active studies towards accounting would be advantageous.