Finance Assistant

A leading organisation that provides sustainable solutions to customers are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Finance Assistant to support in handling day-to-day financial operations. This role supports key activities like accounts receivable, accounts payable (holiday cover) and general bookkeeping.

This is an office-based role in Finchampstead, salary £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience + 12% bonus and other benefits including:

• Company events
• Referral programme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Working hours are Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with customer invoicing, follow-ups, and account reconciliation. Assist departments with credit control for cash flow management, sending statements to customers and assist with legal debt recovery. Credit checks on new and existing customers. Processing card payments and Direct Debits. Setting up refunds to customers.
• Assist with general ledger entries and ensure accurate record-keeping for all transactions. Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Input financial data into accounting systems, maintain databases, and assist in the preparation of monthly and annual reports.
• Reconciliation of Bank statement entries across multiple bank accounts and posting of cash entries on a daily basis. Reporting of the daily cash position to the Senior Team
• Review, verify, and process employee expenses in compliance with company policies.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly payroll for submission to the payroll bureaux and posting of payroll journals into the General Ledger
• Assist the finance team in budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed. VAT returns and CIS submissions.
• Maintain accurate and organized records, both digital and physical, of all financial documents.
• Assist in preparing documentation and records for internal and external audits.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department as required, including answering queries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating with other departments.

Key Requirements

• AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent finance-related certifications.
• Experience in a similar finance or accounts role. Familiarity with accounts payable/receivable and general bookkeeping is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and experience with accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot numerical errors and discrepancies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and discretion are crucial in this role.

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.