Senior Finance Officer

SF Recruitment (Birmingham) Careers; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established independent education group in Leamington Spa is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team. This hands-on role offers stability and an opportunity to contribute to financial operations. Key responsibilities include daily finance operations, payroll assistance, and management account preparation. Ideal candidates will have AAT certification, strong Sage and Excel skills, and attention to detail.

Benefits

Collaborative working culture

Broaden experience across finance

Competitive salary with benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong working knowledge of finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily finance operations including purchase and sales ledger.
• Assisting with payroll, fee billing, and internal audit processes.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and reports for review.
• Liaising with stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Maintaining accurate records and financial control documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Teamwork

Education

AAT Level 2 or 3 or equivalent experience

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Leamington Spa (Office-Based)

A well-established independent education group is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their friendly on-site finance team. This is a hands‑on, varied role offering stability, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to contribute to the smooth financial running of a busy organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Supporting daily finance operations including purchase and sales ledger, reconciliations, and journals
2. Assisting with payroll, fee billing, and internal audit processes
3. Preparing monthly management accounts and reports for review
4. Liaising with staff, suppliers, and external stakeholders to resolve queries
5. Maintaining accurate records and updating financial control documentation

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar role
• AAT Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent experience)
• Strong working knowledge of Sage and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
• A proactive approach and ability to work independently as well as part of a team

What You’ll Get in Return

• A collaborative and welcoming working culture
• Scope to broaden your experience across all areas of finance
• Competitive salary with benefits aligned to the education sector
• Convenient Leamington Spa location with on‑site parking

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