Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Up to £32,000 Depending on Experience

Full-time | Permanent | Office Based

Northamptonshire

Rise10 Recruitment are working with an established and growing business to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their finance team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous transactional finance experience who is looking to broaden their knowledge and gain exposure to the wider finance function.

Working alongside the Finance Managers and Management Accountant, you will provide day-to-day transactional support while also getting involved in month-end processes, reconciliations, finance projects and reporting.

The Role

This is a varied finance position where you’ll be responsible for ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, while supporting the wider finance team.

• Processing sales and purchase invoices and credit notes in a timely manner
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and investigating discrepancies
• Maintaining supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries
• Managing the finance inbox and working with colleagues across the business to resolve queries
• Supporting the onboarding of new customers and suppliers onto the accounting system
• Processing employee expenses and company credit card transactions
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the ledger, including correct financial coding
• Supporting finance projects, including the automation of invoice processing and implementation of new purchase order processes
• Assisting with month-end activities, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Providing general support across the finance team as required

About You

We’re looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and enjoys working as part of a collaborative finance team.

• Previous experience in a transactional finance role – essential
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to work confidently with financial data
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the business
• A proactive approach to resolving queries and discrepancies
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT, or equivalent experience – desirable
• Experience using Xero and/or SAP – desirable

Why Join?

This is more than a purely transactional position. You’ll gain exposure to the full end-to-end finance cycle, working closely with experienced finance professionals and supporting a range of projects designed to improve and modernise the finance function.

It’s an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting knowledge and progress their career beyond transactional finance.

If you’re an experienced Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable Assistant or Finance Administrator looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply Now!