Finance Assistant

Broster Buchanan are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a growing SME in Peterborough. We’re looking for an organised, proactive and commercially aware finance professional to support the day-to-day financial operations of the business. Working closely with the Finance Director, you’ll gain broad exposure across transactional finance and develop your accounting experience.

Key Responsibilities Process and code supplier invoices, credit notes and payments Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, including reconciliations Monitor outstanding debt and support credit control and cash collection Process and reconcile daily banking transactions Assist with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments Support VAT and statutory reporting Maintain the fixed asset register and financial records in Xero Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies Support management accounts, reporting and financial analysis Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting Provide ad-hoc finance support and analysis across the business Skills & Experience Essential:
Previous experience in an accounts or finance role Good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations Strong numerical skills and attention to detail Good Excel knowledge Excellent organisation and ability to meet deadlines Confident communication skills with customers, suppliers and colleagues Proactive approach to problem-solving Desirable: AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA

Experience with Xero or similar accounting software SME experience Manufacturing, distribution or product-based experience Exposure to month-end management accounts