Finance Administrator/Assistant

Finance Administrator/Assistant The Finance Assistant will support the smooth operation of the company’s financial processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all financial transactions. They play a key role in maintaining the efficiency of the finance department, contributing to the preparation of reports, invoicing customers and suppliers, credit control, bank reconciliations, and the management of accounts payable and receivable. The Finance Assistant will have excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and effective communication, and will help uphold the company’s commitment to financial excellence. Responsibilities Process invoices for customers and suppliers accurately and in a timely manner. Monitor and manage accounts payable and receivable. Perform bank reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies. Support credit control activities to ensure timely payments. Maintain financial records and files in an organised manner. Provide administrative support to the finance team as needed. Contribute to the implementation and improvement of financial processes. Assist with internal and external audits as required. Adhoc financial tasks as required. Goals That Measure Success Processing invoices for customers and suppliers with 100% accuracy and within the designated timeframe. Maintaining accounts payable and receivable within agreed payment terms, ensuring no overdue balances exceed a defined threshold. Completing monthly bank reconciliations with discrepancies resolved within 5 business days. Reducing outstanding debts by ensuring customer payments are received within terms. Delivering all assigned ad hoc financial tasks with a high standard of accuracy and timeliness, contributing to team objectives. Person Specification Qualifications AAT Level 3 qualified and enrolled in AAT Level 4. Skills & personal qualities A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role. AAT Level 3 qualified and enrolled in AAT Level 4. Proven ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Proficiency in processing invoices, managing accounts payable and receivable, and performing bank reconciliations. Experience using financial management tools (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) to handle transactions and reports. Intermediate Excel skills (e.g. formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis) for managing and interpreting financial data. Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records and accounts. Excellent time Management Skills – efficiently organising and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. Excellent Communication Skills explaining financial information and working with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues. Embodying Passion, Caring, Daring, and Excellence in daily tasks and interactions, and being a reliable team member who contributes positively to the finance team and workplace culture. This role is office based.  Please do not apply if you are not able to commit If the above sounds like you, do not hesitate to apply now