Finance Assistant

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day finance operations of the business, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions, effective administration of finance processes, and timely reporting support.

The role will involve ownership of core finance administration tasks including invoicing, supplier management, expenses, reconciliations and credit control, while assisting with financial forecasting and month-end activities.

• Raise and issue sales invoices using Xero
• Process and reconcile supplier invoices
• Manage finance-related correspondence through the accounts inbox
• Maintain and administer supplier agreements and documentation
• Manage the finance calendar including renewals, payments and filing deadlines

• Process employee expenses and credit card transactions
• Ensure accurate coding and reconciliation of transactions
• Maintain accurate supplier records and resolve supplier queries

• Manage the company debtor ledger
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue payments
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve invoice queries and disputes
• Assist with weekly financial forecasts
• Support month-end activities including reconciliations and reporting
• Liaise with external accountants regarding management accounts

• Assist in improving finance processes and controls
• Ensure financial records are accurate and well organised
• Support improvements in reporting accuracy and efficiency

• Provide ad-hoc finance and accounting administrative support as required.

• Experience in a finance assistant, accounts assistant, or similar role
• Strong experience usingXero
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational skill
• Experience supporting management accounts or financial forecasting

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Proactive and able to take ownership of tasks
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• The role is office based and working days will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week