Financial Assistant

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in Nottingham is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team. This role involves managing invoices, supporting financial reporting, and assisting during audits. Ideal candidates should have prior finance experience and strong Excel skills, along with a keen interest in professional accounting qualifications. The position offers a salary of £30,000 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Competitive pension scheme

25 days holiday, increasing annually

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance role is essential.
• Strong Excel skills and sound knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Highly organized with excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase invoice processing and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Excel skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Organizational skills

Time management

Proactivity

Education

Pursuing or keen to start a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Alexander Daniels are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation, who are seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team. This role will provide essential support, working closely with the Finance Manager on a range of financial reporting and management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage purchase invoice processing and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments.
• Support monthly KPI reporting and cash flow reporting.
• Complete bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts in line with IFRS/FRS 102.
• Produce management accounts on a monthly basis.
• Raise revenue invoices and monitor receivables, including credit control.
• Provide assistance during audits and liaise with external stakeholders as required.
• Support fund teams with financial queries.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., Ofgem).
• Contribute to wider finance projects and process improvements when required.

Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role is essential.
• Strong Excel skills and sound knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Highly organised with excellent time management.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ideally studying towards, or keen to start, a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).

Salary & Benefits:

• £30,000 per year
• Hybrid working model (3 days office-based, 2 days remote)
• Private healthcare
• Competitive pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, increasing annually with service