Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant Nottinghamshire Full-Time Fully Office-Based Eaton Syalon are pleased to be supporting a respected and well-established organisation in Nottinghamshire to recruit a Finance Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a friendly and collaborative finance team. Reporting to the Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and financial records are maintained to a high standard. Working within a close-knit team, this role offers exposure to a broad range of finance duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and is keen to develop their accounting experience. Key responsibilities will include: * Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any variances. * Supporting the production of financial reports for various business activities. * Supporting the Management Accountant with various month-end duties * Preparing and issuing invoices and fee schedules. * Processing funding claims and monitoring outstanding balances. * Processing daily cash receipts and banking transactions. * Reconciling bank accounts and resolving discrepancies promptly. * Recording payments and receipts within the finance system. * Processing company credit card transactions. * Reconciling monthly statements and investigating any variances. * Raising sales invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely manner. * Responding to invoice-related queries and liaising with stakeholders to resolve issues. * Supporting the maintenance of accurate debtor records. * Managing petty cash transactions and maintaining accurate records. * Processing staff reimbursements and ensuring appropriate approvals are in place. * Carrying out regular reconciliations and ensuring supporting documentation is retained. Person Profile: The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: * Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role. * Strong understanding of transactional finance processes. * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. * Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. * Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. * A proactive and flexible approach to work. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation. * Ideally you will be AAT qualified or working towards. Candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered. What's on Offer: * Full-time permanent opportunity. * Fully office-based role with on-site parking. * Varied role offering exposure to a wide range of finance activities. * The opportunity to support the Management Accountant with month-end tasks For further information, please get in touch to register your interest