Finance Assistant: Precision, Growth & Impact

Finance Team at The Newt in Somerset; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Life Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Spa access

50% off Spa Treatments

Gym access

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff meals on site

30% discount in shops

Job summary

The Newt in Somerset is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations, including processing transactions, reconciliations, and month-end activities. You will work closely with colleagues across the Estate to provide accurate records and strong financial controls.

Applicants should have finance or accounting experience, strong Excel/IT skills, and be detail-focused. AAT qualification or equivalent is desirable, with the role based on-site in Somerset.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance or accounting environment.
• Strong Excel and general IT skills.
• Experience with reconciliations, journals and transaction processing.
• A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder service skills.
• The ability to adapt, collaborate and think logically.
• AAT qualification or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier and customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain supplier and customer master data.
• Complete account, stock and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Assist with credit control and prepare financial reports.
• Manage the Finance inbox and respond to stakeholder queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and follow established controls.
• Identify process improvements and support the wider Finance team.

Skills

Excel

IT skills

Communication

Stakeholder service

Adaptability

Collaboration

Logical thinking

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

The Newt in Somerset is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations, including processing transactions, reconciliations, and month-end activities. You will work closely with colleagues across the Estate to provide accurate records and strong financial controls.

Applicants should have finance or accounting experience, strong Excel/IT skills, and be detail-focused. AAT qualification or equivalent is desirable, with the role based on-site in Somerset.