Finance Assistant

Our client is a well-established UK-based waste and recycling service provider delivering reliable, compliant and environmentally responsible waste solutions to commercial clients across a range of sectors. With a strong focus on sustainability, operational efficiency and customer service, they support organisations in reducing landfill waste, improving recycling performance and meeting environmental obligations through tailored collection and disposal services. Working closely with their customers, our client is committed to providing practical, cost-effective solutions that promote cleaner and more sustainable business operations.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Manager. This is a varied and hands-on position within a two-person finance department, offering exposure to all areas of day-to-day accounts and finance administration. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function and must be comfortable working independently as well as part of a close-knit team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase invoices
• Raising and managing sales invoices
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable duties
• Bank reconciliations
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Posting payments and receipts
• Assisting with credit control and chasing overdue payments
• Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage
• Supporting month-end procedures
• Assisting with VAT preparation and reporting
• Handling supplier and customer account queries
• Producing basic finance reports when required
• Filing and maintaining organised financial documentation

The Candidate:

• Previous experience within as a finance assistant or finance manager
• Commutable to Emersons Green 5 days per week

• AAT qualifications or similar finance studies would be advantageous but are not essential.
• Experience using Sage accounting software
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• The ability to manage workload effectively in a busy environment
• Strong communication skills and a professional manner
• A flexible and proactive approach to work