Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant Location: Luton Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum Hourly Rate: approximately £15.40 to £20.50 per hour based on a 37.5 hour week Contract: Temporary ongoing with a view to becoming permanent Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm flexible 30 minute break The Opportunity We are supporting a growing SME who are looking to bring in an experienced Finance Assistant on a temporary ongoing basis with a clear view to the role becoming permanent. This is a hands on position within a small close knit finance team ideal for someone who enjoys variety responsibility and working in a fast paced environment. Key Responsibilities Managing the purchase ledger and processing high volumes of transactions Maintaining and reconciling cashbooks Performing regular bank reconciliations Processing client receipts and allocating payments accurately Raising and managing sales invoices Supporting with VAT reporting and knowledge Using Excel daily including formulas and data handling Assisting with general finance administration and ad hoc tasks as required What We’re Looking For in a Finance Assistant AAT qualified or equivalent Proven experience within an SME finance function Strong understanding of reconciliations cashbooks purchase ledger and VAT Confident Excel user with formulas essential Comfortable handling high transaction volumes Highly adaptable proactive and happy to support across multiple areas of finance Reliable detail focused and a strong team player Why Apply for this Finance Assistant role Competitive salary range of £30,000 to £40,000 or £15.40 to £20.50 per hour Temp to perm opportunity with long term prospects Varied hands on role within a supportive SME team Immediate start available Apply now to discuss this opportunity in more detail or to arrange a confidential conversation