Finance Assistant — Impactful, Growth-Focused Finance Role

Montu UK; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Enhanced family leave

Career development

Meaningful work

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Montu UK is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its expanding Finance team in the UK. The role involves hands-on processing of invoices, supplier payments and reconciliations, with opportunities to contribute to financial reporting and process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a finance environment, are either part-qualified (AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or have a relevant degree, and are detail-oriented, organised, and proactive in a fast-growing business.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a finance, accounts or similar role
• Part-qualified or studying professional accounting qualifications
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach to financial data
• Strong organisation and ability to prioritise deadlines
• Good communication across teams, proactive learner, adaptable
• Knowledge of Xero is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in line with procedures
• Administer weekly supplier payment runs and meet deadlines
• Prepare and process payment run files for senior management
• Create supplier payments and remittance advice per approved runs
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and ledgers
• Review employee expense claims and ensure VAT is recorded
• Assist in financial reporting and provide data to team leads
• Maintain accurate financial records and support daily finance operations
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business on finance projects

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Xero

Education

Part-qualified AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Accounting degree

Job description

Montu UK is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its expanding Finance team in the UK. The role involves hands-on processing of invoices, supplier payments and reconciliations, with opportunities to contribute to financial reporting and process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a finance environment, are either part-qualified (AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or have a relevant degree, and are detail-oriented, organised, and proactive in a fast-growing business.