Finance Assistant

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid working available)

Contract: Permanent - full time, Monday to Friday

Salary: £28,853.57 per annum

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of core finance processes in a collaborative and well‑governed environment.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team, you’ll help ensure financial records are accurate, transactions are processed efficiently, and month‑end processes run seamlessly. This role is ideal for someone early in their finance career who is keen to develop their skills and grow within a supportive team.

• Process journals, accruals, and prepayments in line with finance procedures
• Support month‑end activities, including reconciliations and ledger maintenance
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records and audit trails
• Manage and respond to finance inbox queries, resolving or escalating as needed
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Finance team
• Assist with reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience in a finance or accounts assistant role
• Familiarity with finance systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems)
• AAT qualification (or currently working towards one)

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non‑contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone’s needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all.

We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.