Finance Assistant

We’re looking for a detail-focused Finance Assistant to join a growing business based in Portchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, supportive finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Manager and playing a key role in supporting the company’s transactional finance function. As the business continues to expand, they require a proactive Finance Assistant who can help maintain accurate financial records, support month-end processes, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of purchase and sales ledger activities. Key Responsibilities * Processing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions * Managing supplier and customer queries professionally and efficiently * Performing month-end reconciliations across customer and supplier accounts * Recording and reconciling credit card expenditure and employee expenses * Timesheet data entry, validation, and reporting * Maintaining and updating ERP system records, ensuring data accuracy * Supporting month-end close and finance reporting tasks * Assisting the Finance Manager and wider team with ad-hoc finance duties Skills & Experience * Previous experience in a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant role * Studying towards AAT (Level 2–4) or equivalent – desirable * Strong understanding of transactional finance processes * Intermediate to advanced Excel skills essential - confident with formulas, data manipulation, and reporting * Experience using ERP or finance systems – advantageous * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy * Strong organisational and time management skills * Clear communication skills, both written and verbal * Proactive, reliable, and keen to learn * Comfortable working in a small team environment * Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines * Motivated to develop your finance career within a growing company Salary & Benefits * £27,000 – £30,000 depending on experience * Company pension scheme * 25 days holiday + bank holidays * On-site parking * Hours are 8.30am – 5.00pm * Supportive team environment * Career development opportunities as the business grows