Finance Assistant

We are recruiting for a Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant to join a successful business on a maternity cover fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping experience who enjoys managing day-to-day accounts, reconciliations, and transactional finance. This opportunity would suit candidates with experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or Bookkeeper looking for a varied role with exposure to broader finance duties. Key Responsibilities of Finance Assistant: * Daily bookkeeping and processing of financial transactions (payments, receipts, settlements) * Maintain accurate financial records and support overall accounts administration * Perform bank, insurer, and account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies * Monitor cashflow and assist with payment runs * Manage purchase ledger, supplier invoices, and payment schedules * Prepare routine financial reports and monthly data submissions * Handle finance queries and support smooth day-to-day running of the finance function Additional Responsibilities of Finance Assistant: * Assist with month-end processes and reporting * Support preparation of management accounts (desirable) * Assist with tax, compliance, and audit requirements * Provide support with payroll and employee-related finance administration Ideal Finance Assistant: * Experience in a bookkeeping, finance assistant, or accounts assistant role * Strong understanding of day-to-day accounts and transactional finance * Confident with reconciliations, purchase ledger, and cashflow * Good Excel and finance systems experience * Highly organised with strong attention to detail Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Reconciliations, Cashflow, Month-End, Management Accounts, Payroll, Fixed-Term Contract, Maternity Cover