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