Group Finance Assistant: Sage & Xero Specialist (AP/AR)

Brook Street; Miskin; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is seeking a proactive Group Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations across multiple sites. The role focuses on accuracy, process, and helping the wider team run smoothly in a busy environment.

You will assist with accounts payable and receivable, maintain data in Sage and Xero, and help with month-end activities while liaising with vendors and the finance team to improve data accuracy and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with Sage and Xero for daily financial tasks.
• Strong accounts payable knowledge and accurate data entry.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance.
• Ability to prioritise to meet deadlines in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, ensuring transactions are handled accurately and on time.
• Enter, verify and maintain financial data in accounting systems (including Sage and Xero).
• Support month-end and year-end activities by reconciling accounts and preparing reports.
• Manage vendor and supplier queries relating to payments and invoices.
• Keep financial records organised and audit-ready in line with company policy.
• Collaborate with the finance team to improve data accuracy and streamline processes across systems.
• Contribute to internal preparation of financial statements and reporting.

Skills

Sage

Xero

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Data entry

Financial reporting

Tools

Workday

Job description

Brook Street is seeking a proactive Group Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations across multiple sites. The role focuses on accuracy, process, and helping the wider team run smoothly in a busy environment.

You will assist with accounts payable and receivable, maintain data in Sage and Xero, and help with month-end activities while liaising with vendors and the finance team to improve data accuracy and reporting.