Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Location: Snetterton Salary £30,000 to £35,000 + Excellent Benefits Type: Full Time | Permanent

Join a Growing, Innovative Business
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join a successful and growing organisation operating within a highly innovative technical and engineering environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a supportive team, gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting, bookkeeping and financial administration activities.
Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider business teams, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance function through accurate processing, reconciliations, reporting and financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and process daily bookkeeping activities.
• Process sales invoices, receipts and payments, ensuring transactions are correctly recorded and allocated.
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and investigate any discrepancies.
• Post purchase invoices and allocate costs to the correct nominal codes and cost centres.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations, resolving any differences identified.
• Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Prepare and post journals with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end activities and the production of financial reports and management information.
• Support purchasing activities, including raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers.
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Maintain organised and accessible financial records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiencies.
• Provide general administrative and finance support to the Financial Controller and wider finance team.

About You
We're looking for a motivated finance professional who enjoys working accurately, solving problems and supporting colleagues across the business.

Essential Skills & Experience

• A relevant finance qualification such as AAT, part-qualified accountancy qualification, or equivalent.
• Previous experience within a finance, accounts administration or bookkeeping role.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
• Experience processing sales and purchase invoices.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational abilities with the capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using an ERP or finance system such as IFS, SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics or similar.
• Experience completing bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Knowledge of VAT processes and returns.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier invoices and cost centre allocations.
• Exposure to month-end processes and management reporting.

Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Be a collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Manage workloads effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
• Show initiative and take a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Adapt positively to changing priorities and business needs.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Up to £35,000 + discretionary bonus 
• Working pattern: onsite in Snetterton
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Pension 
• Healthcare 
• Life Assurance 
• Study support and professional development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative team culture
• Additional company benefits