Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Monday to Friday - 9AM-5.30PM

Temporary ongoing with the potential to become permanent after 12 successful weeks

Milton Keynes (MK1) – Office Based

£ - Depending on Experience

We are looking for a confident and organised Finance Assistant to join our client within the MK1 area. This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function, covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, payroll and month-end processes. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.

• Process daily banking transactions, bank reconciliations and maintain multiple GBP, USD and EUR accounts.
• Manage accounts payable, including processing supplier invoices, purchase orders, credit notes and supplier payment runs.
• Oversee accounts receivable, customer invoicing, credit control, statement runs and debt chasing.
• Process weekly sales invoices across multiple online platforms.
• Prepare and process monthly payroll for approximately 40 employees, including overtime checks, payroll journals and pension submissions.
• Complete VAT-related finance tasks and assist with month-end reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records, monitor open purchase orders and support sales and operational teams with finance queries.
• Set up new customers and suppliers, review credit limits and support ad hoc finance administration as required.
• Monitor shared finance inboxes and ensure all queries are dealt with efficiently.
• Produce regular financial reports, bank balance updates and assist with month-end close activities.

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and reconciliations.
• Experience processing payroll from start to finish.
• Confident working with multi-currency transactions (GBP, USD and EUR).
• Good understanding of VAT processes.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with customers, suppliers and internal departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.