Finance Assistant

• Job Type: Full-time, office only
• Location: Potton, Bedfordshire
• Salary: £35k -£40k (depending on skills and experience) with potential of bonus

My client is seeking a hard-working and ambitious Finance Assistant to join their team at a leading wholesalers. This role is ideal for someone who is confident with numbers, possesses a high level of accuracy, and has good analytical skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Director to assist with the finance and accounting activities of the company. There is a great opportunity for career progression with this person stepping up to Financial Controller when the timing is right.

• Invoice processing and month-end closure.
• Generating reports and managing credit control.
• Maintaining the cash book and conducting bank reconciliations.
• Managing petty cash and liaising with third-party providers, clients, and suppliers.
• Handling general administration tasks.
• Assisting with payroll and updating and maintaining procedural documentation.

• IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft packages, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience with SAGE or similar accounting software is beneficial.
• High level of accuracy and good analytical skills.
• Suitable for someone who is QBE (Qualified by Experience) or working towards an accountancy certification.
• Due to the location, having a car is essential as the site is not serviced by public transport.

• 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Healthcare benefits.
• Opportunity to work in an inclusive, forward-thinking company.
• Great opportunity for career progression to Financial Controller when the timing is right