283 Finance Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

Tate recruitment are delighted to be working alongside a long established local authority business based in Stevenage. We are looking for a Finance Assistant to support the Money Advice and Care services departments.

Finance Assistant

• 14.36 per hour
• 37 hours per week
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• Contract ASAP until 31st December 2025
• Office location- Stevenage

We are looking for temporary staff to assist in completing new applications for their clients. This would involve completing applications and sending them to court, meetings with care teams and contacting DWP and banks for information.

We are looking for motivated individual to join our friendly, communicative and successful team. We have an open and honest approach with a drive to deliver results for the service whilst providing good customer care. Role outline as below.

The role is very varied and incorporates the following:

• Investigating clients' accounts
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (verbally and in writing)
• Resolving queries
• Recovering outstanding monies

If you have the following skills and would like a role where every day is different, this role is for you:

• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Experience in any kind of credit control
• Strong customer service skills
• Competent with using Microsoft applications such as excel, word and Outlook
• Accurate and timely record keeping
• An understanding of financial processes and account reconciliations (not essential)
• Good time and diary management skills

Our client is looking for someone that can process payments and complete more administration tasks within the team.

Please apply today if you hold the relevant skills!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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We're recruiting a Finance Assistant to join a busy and supportive team in Witham. This is a temporary-to-permanent role, ideal for someone who already has some accounts experience or is studying towards AAT and is looking to build on their skills and progress within finance. Paying 12.21 per hour, working in the office Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Your key duties in this Finance Assistant role will include but are not limited to:

• Supporting with day-to-day finance tasks
• Checking and entering purchase invoices
• Managing the finance email inbox and responding to queries
• Preparing basic financial reports
• Counting and recording petty cash
• Maintaining finance files and records
• Assisting with calls and general office support

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this role:

• Studying towards AAT qualification OR previous experience in an accounts/finance role
• Confident IT skills, especially in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• A proactive approach with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A professional, friendly manner when dealing with colleagues, suppliers, and customers

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Finance Assistant position, please apply with your CV and Laura at Prime Appointments will be in touch. #accountsjobs

Are you passionate about numbers, detail-driven, and looking for your next exciting career move? We are on the hunt for an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to support a dynamic and growing team in Evesham!

This is the perfect opportunity to:
Dive into a variety of finance tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Develop your skills in financial reporting, reconciliations, and budgeting
Play an essential role in supporting the finance team’s success
Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and real opportunities for career progression!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports

• Process invoices and ensure accurate records of financial transactions

• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow

• Support with budgeting and forecasting

• Assist with payroll processing and other administrative tasks as required

• Handle supplier queries and maintain strong working relationships

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in finance or accounting (ideally in a similar role)

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• Good understanding of financial processes and systems (experience with Xero, Sage, or Excel is a bonus!)

• A proactive attitude with a desire to learn and grow within the finance field

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team

Ready to make your mark and grow your career in finance? Apply now to join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will be valued!

Location:  Evesham
Position: Finance Assistant

Take your career to the next level – apply today!

Lauren Watts
Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Consultant

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SF Recruitment are supporting our client with a 12 month maternity cover with the potential to turn perm. It will be fully office based in NG4 Nottingham. We need someone to start ASAP to allow a handover period so no more than a 2 week notice period can currently be considered.

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time (Maternity cover 12m - however could turn perm for correct candidate)
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm)
Reporting To: Finance Director

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and run weekly payroll for temporary workers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC and company requirements
Produce and issue weekly client invoices in a timely and accurate manner, aligned with timesheet and contract data
Reconcile timesheets with payroll and invoicing systems to ensure consistency and accuracy
Take ownership of the credit control process, including issuing statements, following up on overdue payments, and resolving client queries
Maintain up-to-date records of aged debt and provide regular reports to the Finance Manager and management team
Liaise with recruitment consultants and clients to resolve timesheet, invoice, and payment queries
Support the month-end process with reconciliations, journal postings, and basic reporting
Assist with VAT returns and ensure all transactions are recorded in line with financial controls
Identify opportunities for process improvement in payroll, invoicing, and credit control
Requirements:

Previous experience in a finance role with responsibility for payroll, invoicing, or credit control
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage repetitive tasks with accuracy
Excellent Excel skills and experience using Sage accounting/payroll software
Confident communicator who can liaise with internal teams and external clients effectively
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet weekly deadlines under pressure
A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of processes
Desirable:

Part-qualified AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, or actively studying
Knowledge of PAYE, pensions, and HMRC reporting requirements

What We Offer:

Competitive salary
22 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Friendly, supportive team culture
Opportunities for development and career progression

• Supporting both Sales and Purchase Ledger functions across multiple entities and trading divisions
• Assisting with credit control and chasing outstanding debts across the Group
• Building strong relationships with clients and internal teams to ensure timely cash collection
• Raising sales invoices
• Sending monthly customer statements
• Performing daily bank reconciliations
• Managing the purchase ledger, including processing invoices, purchase orders, and staff expenses
• Matching purchase orders and resolving any related queries
• Reconciling purchase ledgers and checking supplier statements at month end
• Liaising with suppliers on invoice queries
• Supporting the Financial Controller with month-end duties
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• The opportunity to move into producing the management accounts for a subsidiary company

• Previous experience within finance
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a growing team
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive, hard-working approach

CMA Recruitment Group is currently recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a business in Southampton on an ongoing basis.

Reporting into the Finance Director, you will support with the end-to-end payables function through to payment runs and supplier statement reconciliations alongside other aspects of the day to day finance function, making this a really varied and interesting role with lots of scope to develop within the role.

What will the Accounts Assistant role involve?

• Purchase Ledger.
• invoice processing through purchase order system, checking for correct coding
• Identify accruals at month end
• Manage suppliers and payments
• Weekly wages administration – timesheet system.
• Petty Cash and company credit card processing and reconciliations.
• Month End processes, process journals and reconcile control accounts.
• Reporting weekly and monthly – extracting data from systems and analysing on Excel.
• Support during audits.

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Assistant vacancy:

• Strong payables experience required through to reconciliations and payment runs would be desirable.
• Strong Excel skills are essential with ability to extract data from multiple systems for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• Self-sufficient and able to work using own initiative.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Assistant:

• On-site parking.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications.  Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.  

Position: Finance Assistant
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Flexible Hours Available

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Generous holiday allowance exceeding 28 days - because rest matters.
• Adaptable working arrangements to support your lifestyle.
• A collaborative and encouraging team environment.
• Regular team gatherings
• Plus a range of additional perks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to financial reporting and assist with meeting internal and external deadlines
• Serve as a liaison for client communications, resolving queries efficiently.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Holds a finance-related qualification or has substantial hands-on experience.
• Comfortable using accounting platforms and digital tools.
• Enjoys working in a dynamic setting and thrives under pressure, especially in team-oriented environments.

This organisation values its people and shows it through meaningful benefits and a positive workplace culture. If you're someone who shares these values and is ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested? Apply now and let's chat!

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

This established, reputable organisation based in Guildford is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their team. You will be joining an expanding and passionate business that has a great working culture and continues to make a difference in the market. This role will be fully office based, however does come with flexible working hours and can be offered on either a full time or part time basis. This a fantastic opportunity for an experienced all-rounder who is looking for their next long-term opportunity. 

Job Title:     Finance Assistant    

Job Type:     Permanent, Full Time or Part Time

Location:     Guildford   

Salary:      £28,000 - £2,000 FTE

Reference no:    15857

Finance Assistant – Benefits

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
li>Flexible working  li>Car parking onsite
• Enhanced pension
• Fantastic working culture

Finance Assistant – About The Role

In this role, you will be working within a finance team of 4 and will be reporting into the Finance Manager. You will be required to support with the daily running of the finance function and your key responsibilities will be:

< i>Full control of the Accounts Payable function, processing invoices on Xero and resolving any queries with suppliers
• Reconciling the bank account on Xero, preparing hard-copy reconciliations and managing petty cash
• Supporting with the generation of the monthly management accounts figures
• Generation of quarterly VAT returns
• Preparation and maintenance of the fixed asset register and schedule of depreciation
• Assisting in the budget monitoring process and seeking improvements to internal processes
• Supporting payroll preparation and checks for submission
• Performing ad hoc analysis and project work

The successful Finance Assistant will have:

• Experience in a similar position
• AAT/QBE candidates will be considered
• Experience of working within a small finance team
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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