Financial Assistant

Parkside Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance or cashback

Life assurance and employee assistance

Hybrid working and development

Job summary

Not-for-profit membership organisation in the UK is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a friendly finance team. This role offers a solid finance foundation and exposure to a variety of accounting tasks within a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have AAT Level 3 or equivalent and experience in accounts payable/receivable, with attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Hybrid working and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT Level 3 or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience in accounts payable and receivable and general finance administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience with Sage 50 or Xero would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices (AP/AR).
• Bank reconciliations and credit control.
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes.
• Preparing BACS payments and processing expenses.
• Assisting with payroll and VAT administration.
• Supporting finance system improvements and implementation.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable

Financial administration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Sage 50

Xero

Not-for-profit experience

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

Job description

We are working with a well-established not-for-profit membership organisation that supports businesses across the UK . They are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their friendly finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in finance who is keen to develop their skills and gain exposure to a variety of accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices (AP/AR).
• Bank reconciliations and credit control.
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes.
• Preparing BACS payments and processing expenses.
• Assisting with payroll and VAT administration.
• Supporting finance system improvements and implementation.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum AAT Level 3 or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Previous experience in accounts payable, receivable and general finance administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience with Sage 50 or Xero would be advantageous.
• Charity or not-for-profit experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Benefits Include:

• Private medical insurance or cashback scheme.
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme.
• Hybrid working and opportunities for development.