We're looking for a proactive, detail-focused Finance Assistant to join our small but busy finance team, reporting to the Finance Manager. This role is at the heart of our accounts payable process — keeping suppliers paid accurately and on time, our financial records in great shape, and the wider business running smoothly.
It's a great next step for someone with 1–2 years of finance experience who wants to broaden their skills within an SME, get real hands-on exposure across the finance function, and build a long-term career in finance.
We invest in our people
For the right candidate, we're committed to supporting your ongoing training and professional certification once probation is successfully completed and minimum performance levels are reached — helping you build a genuine long-term career in finance with us.
What you'll be doing:
Accounts Payable:
- Processing supplier invoices accurately, with correct coding, authorisation and supporting documentation
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery records
- Investigating and resolving invoice queries with suppliers and colleagues
- Maintaining supplier account records and reconciling statements
- Preparing supplier payment runs for approval
Finance Administration:
- Processing expenses, credit notes, journals and other routine entries
- Assisting with bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting month-end close by completing tasks accurately and on time
- Maintaining finance schedules, reports and supporting documentation
- Monitoring finance inboxes and escalating queries appropriately
Business Support:
- Building strong working relationships across the business
- Spotting and flagging discrepancies or unusual transactions
- Contributing ideas to improve finance processes as we grow
- Handling financial information with discretion and confidentiality
What we're looking for:
- 1–2 years' experience in a finance, accounts or similar administrative role
- Hands-on accounts payable / purchase ledger experience
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident using Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas
- Well organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving
- High level of integrity when handling financial information
Nice to have:
- Experience with an accounting system such as Xero, Sage or similar
- Supplier statement and/or bank reconciliation experience
- Exposure to month-end processes
- Understanding of VAT and UK finance requirements
- SME or fast-paced commercial environment experience
- Intermediate Excel skills (PivotTables, lookups)
Who you are
Organised, dependable and detail-focused, you're comfortable in a hands-on SME environment where priorities can shift and everyone pitches in. You're keen to learn, happy to take ownership of your work, and confident asking questions when you need clarity. You enjoy collaborating with colleagues across the business and take pride in delivering accurate, professional finance support.
Benefits for you include:
- Salary to be negotiated (depending on experience)
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Monday to Friday office hours
- social working environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 2 years (required)
- Finance: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
