Finance Assistant: Ledger & VAT Specialist

Nxtgen Recruitment; Eccles; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NXTGEN are delighted to be working with a well-established, family-run business south of Norwich to recruit a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit finance team within a successful, growing business with a strong reputation for quality and service.

You will support day-to-day accounting, handle purchases and sales ledgers, assist with VAT returns and month-end processes, and help deliver accurate financial reporting across the UK.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts administration role.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Experience using Sage Line 50 is highly beneficial; knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing both the purchase ledger and sales ledger.
• Processing sales invoices and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately.
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Preparing and reconciling debtor and creditor statements.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Processing payments in multiple currencies.
• Supporting month-end processes and preparing relevant financial reports.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are processed in a timely manner.
• Providing general support to the finance team as required.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

VAT returns

Multi-currency payments

MS Excel

MS Word

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Sage Line 50

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

NXTGEN are delighted to be working with a well-established, family-run business south of Norwich to recruit a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit finance team within a successful, growing business with a strong reputation for quality and service.

You will support day-to-day accounting, handle purchases and sales ledgers, assist with VAT returns and month-end processes, and help deliver accurate financial reporting across the UK.