532 Finance Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

Accounts Payable Finance Assistant:  A well established business travel company are seeking an Accounts Payable Finance Assistant to join their small finance team in London. This is a Monday-Friday role with 4 days in the office following probation and a salary of up to 30,000.

Accounts Payable Finance Assistant Responsibilities:

• Managing customer accounts and processing payments
• Bank reconciliation
• Chasing hotel commissions 
• Credit control
• Other administrative tasks 

Accounts Payable Finance Assistant Skills Required: 

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Knowledge of ProTAS would be an advantage
• Sage preferable

Additional Information:

• Salary of up to 30,000
• Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm
• Company benefits

Finance Assistant

Location: Stonehouse, Permanent
Hours: Full Time | Permanent (May consider four days per week)
Salary: 25,000-27,000 per annum

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their finance department. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role focuses on day-to-day financial administration and information processing. You will be instrumental in maintaining robust financial systems and ensuring sound financial information is readily available for management and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities of a Finance Assistant

• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, including monitoring outstanding invoices.
• Process bank payments and account for all bank receipts and disbursements.
• Perform monthly bank and petty cash reconciliations.
• Complete monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Account for monthly payroll, associated costs, and liabilities.
• Process and account for staff expense claims.
• Manage monthly accruals, prepayments, and income adjustments.
• Support the finance team in achieving KPIs and performance targets.
• Assist management with financial needs and queries.
• Review and improve financial processes for best practice.
• Provide financial support for specific projects as needed.
• Support annual audit preparation.

Key Skills of a Finance Assistant

• Bookkeeping experience.
• Proficient in online accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero).
• Experience with monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to work at pace and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Highly organised and methodical.
• Expert in Microsoft Office.
• Team player with strong communication skills across all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator.
• Logical problem-solver, able to quickly identify core issues.
• Proactive in seeking consultation and contributing solutions.

To be considered for this role apply now or get in touch with Katie Tyrrell at First Base Employment.

Job Title: Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)
Location: Surrey
Salary: £30,000 per annum bonus

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy Finance team, focusing primarily on the Purchase Ledger . This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in finance who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is eager to support the wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices (manual, automated, consolidated, and proformas)
• Match purchase orders to jobs using our MIS system, prepare data, and import into Sage
• Monitor and manage the export/import process and flag any exceptions
• Process overhead invoices and reconcile purchase ledger for month-end close
• Follow up on invoice queries and disputed payments
• Prepare company payment runs (weekly & scheduled) and send remittance advices
• Maintain supplier discount reports and post credits accordingly
• Post intercompany recharges through journal entries
• Enter employee expenses and credit card transactions into Sage
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements
• Assist with accruals and other month-end activities
• Support annual audits with accurate record-keeping
• General administrative duties including filing and archiving

Skills & Competencies:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
• A proactive, can-do attitude and a team-focused approach
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting software
• Familiarity with in-house management information systems (MIS)

Experience & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or finance role
• Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping (desirable)

Apply today and take the next step in your finance career!

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JOB ROLE: Finance Assistant

HOURS: 30 hours per week - Please note this role is term time only.

SALARY: 13.70 - 14.30 per hour (Dependant on experience)

DURATION: Ongoing

LOCATION: Burgess Hill - Car Driver Required

Are you ready to take your finance skills to the next level while making a difference in the education sector?

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our client's team in Burgess Hill!

What You'll Do:

• Assisting with day-to-day financial transactions and record-keeping
• Processing invoices, expense claims, and payments efficiently
• Maintaining accurate financial records and databases
• Supporting the preparation of financial reports and budgets
• Collaborating with various departments to ensure smooth financial operations
• Assisting with audits and compliance checks as needed

What We're Looking For:

• A positive attitude and a passion for finance
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency in financial software and MS Office, especially Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is a plus!
• A willingness to learn and grow within the team

Next steps:

• Apply today, the client is looking for someone to interview and start from September.
• Please apply today with your up to date CV, Interviews will continue across the summer ready for the 1st September.
• If you experience any issues applying, please send your CV along with the name of the role you are applying for to (url removed)
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable to the role a Criminal Record Check at the appropriate level for the role will be required prior to commencing employment .

Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It's also gives you control of your own work/life balance. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team:

• Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after
• Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes
• We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
• 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual)

Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.


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TeamJobs are delighted to be recruiting for a Financial Assistant to join our client's busy friendly finance team.

This pivotal role supports the Finance Manager and Finance Director by managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and preparing detailed reports. Your contribution will be essential in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance department.

Xero accounting software experience is essential for this position.

* SALARY: 25,000 - 30,000 DOE

* HOURS: Monday to Friday (Full Time)

* Location: Bournemouth Office based - Parking provided

* Type: Permanent Position, Doggy Friendly office.

Key Responsibilities:

* Budget Support: Assist in the preparation and updating of budgets.

* Accounts Management: Ensure accuracy and proper coding of financial transactions.

* Debt Management: Address and resolve queries related to outstanding invoices.

* Reconciliations: Conduct regular reconciliations of supplier statements, purchase and sales ledgers, and balance sheets.

* Bank Reconciliations: Perform and review weekly bank reconciliations.

* Payroll: Support payroll processing by posting relevant journals.

* Fixed Assets: Maintain and update the fixed assets register.

* Invoice Processing: Process sales invoices on a timely basis.

* Year-End Support: Assist with year-end accounts preparation and liaise with the Finance Manager.

* Administrative Duties: Handle account-related queries from suppliers and clients and assist with various ad-hoc tasks.

What We're Looking For:

* Qualifications: Part-qualified AAT or similar accounting qualification.

* Experience: At least three years of experience in an accounting role, with familiarity in a similar position.

* Skills: Proficiency in Xero accounting software & Microsoft Office 365.

* Core Competencies: Excellent attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality and empathy.

* Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with all team members of the business.

If you are a proactive and meticulous finance professional, we would love to hear from you!

INDCP

Finance Assistant

Location : Sheffield, S4 7YA
Salary : Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract : Permanent, Full Time
Benefits : Annual Financial Contribution to Personal (Non-Career) Learning Goals, Paid Birthday Leave, Paid Volunteering Leave and Life Assurance and Permanent Health Insurance!

Trebbi is a collective of independent businesses united by a shared vision, mission, and values.

Together, they offer expert Consultancy, Engineering, and Design services within the built environment.

The unique group structure allows each business to retain its specialist focus and flexibility while benefiting from centralised support through Rixil Services Limited.

Rixil are forward-thinking, collaborative, and professional team and we're looking for a proactive Finance Assistant to join our finance function!

As our Finance Assistant, you’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate, timely, and transparent financial records across the Trebbi Group. This hands-on position supports the Finance Team with processing sales and purchase invoices, preparing payment runs, and managing ledger reconciliations all to meet critical weekly and month-end deadlines.

As our Finance Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Process purchase ledger invoices, including nominal ledger coding and entry into Sage 50
li>Run bi-weekly payment batches and maintain supplier records
• Manage the sales ledger and customer account setups
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts against third-party statements
• Monitor aged creditor and debtor reports to ensure accurate, clean ledgers
• Process monthly employee expenses and related journals, in line with HMRC travel and subsistence guidance
• Support month-end close processes with routine journal entries
• Handle ad-hoc finance tasks and provide general support across the finance team

To be successful in this role you must possess:

• Previous experience in a similar finance/accounts role
• A good educational background (minimum GCSE Maths & English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel, especially PivotTables and basic data analysis
• Experience with accounting software – ideally Sage 50
< i>Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Clear communication with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and with suppliers/customers

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, then please apply today!

No agencies please.

• Oversee the full Accounts Payable and Purchase Ledger process from start to finish
• Take ownership of the invoicing process, including raising, matching, coding, and posting invoices
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice queries in a timely and professional manner
• Support the Finance Manager with reporting and regular financial meetings

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or similar transactional finance role
• Confidence to work independently and manage finance tasks across departments
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing
• Proficient in using accounting systems and Excel
• Proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills  

CMA recruitment group are exclusively representing a client in Woking who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join the finance team.  You will work alongside a small, experienced and friendly team of finance professionals.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to learn and study support will be offered.

What will the Finance Assistant role involve?

• Monitor and maintain the main Accounts inbox
• Posting of direct credits from clients to accounting and operational management system
• Close support in management of 3rd party debt collector
• Ownership for delivery and maintenance of relevant KPI reporting. Opportunity to expand and develop these reports as needed with the Group FD

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Assistant vacancy:

• Experience within Accounts Payable or Credit Control desired
• Worked with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or Navision
• Sound numeracy and literacy skills

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Assistant

• 25 days holiday
• Contributory pension
• Private medical and dental schemes
• Subsidised onsite restaurant
• Free onsite car parking

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