Senior Finance Assistant

Location: Salford

Senior Accounts Assistant Ipswich (Office-based) | Full-time £28,000 – £32,000 (DOE) A growing and innovative financial services business is looking to appoint a Senior Accounts Assistant to join its expanding finance team in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

The Role As a Senior Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This position is office-based, with the opportunity to work from home one day per week following probation.

Key Responsibilities Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records Prepare and post accruals and prepayments Assist with month-end and period-end processes Prepare balance sheet reconciliations Support reporting requirements (weekly and monthly) Allocate receipts to customer accounts accurately Set up payments via online banking Assist with audit requirements Monitor finance inbox and support wider finance team activities Calculate settlement figures Provide general administrative and operational finance support About You AAT qualified or nearing completion (or equivalent) Previous experience within a financial accounting role Strong Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs) Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Strong numerical and analytical ability Able to manage workload and meet deadlines A proactive, self-motivated approach Confident working both independently and as part of a team

Experience with in financial services is desirable but not essential What’s on Offer Competitive salary with annual reviews Study support towards AAT/ACCA (or equivalent) Clear career progression and development opportunities Enhanced holiday entitlement with buy/sell options Private healthcare (with option to extend to family) Pension scheme Sick pay and death-in-service cover Access to retail discounts and perks platform Ongoing professional development and training Regular team socials and company events Complimentary breakfast provided daily Start Date The successful candidate will be available to start from August.