Finance Operations Assistant

Placing Talent; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Placing Talent represents a client seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Financial Controller and ensure efficient, accurate financial operations. The role focuses on transactional accounting, supplier management, and balance sheet work.

The ideal candidate has 2 years in finance/administration, familiarity with Xero and Excel, and strong communication and organizational skills. AAT is desirable, with an emphasis on reliability and adaptability.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in finance/administration.
• Desirable accounting qualification (AAT).
• Strong financial principles and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with Xero, Google, and Excel is advantageous.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to handle pressure and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage transactional accounting in Xero and linked tools.
• Establish supplier accounts and handle invoices, payments, receipts.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and discrepancies.
• Maintain precise financial records and filing systems.
• Assist in managing fees, billing, collection, and reconciliation.
• Support cashflow reporting, budget monitoring, and analysis.
• Reconcile bank statements and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audit processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

AAT or Accounting Technician qualification

Tools

Xero

Google Workspace

Excel

Job description

Placing Talent represents a client seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Financial Controller and ensure efficient, accurate financial operations. The role focuses on transactional accounting, supplier management, and balance sheet work.

The ideal candidate has 2 years in finance/administration, familiarity with Xero and Excel, and strong communication and organizational skills. AAT is desirable, with an emphasis on reliability and adaptability.