Full job descriptionBroster Buchanan are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a growing SME in Peterborough.

We’re looking for an organised, proactive and commercially aware finance professional to support the day-to-day financial operations of the business. Working closely with the Finance Director, you’ll gain broad exposure across transactional finance and develop your accounting experience.

Key Responsibilities*Process and code supplier invoices, credit notes and payments
*Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, including reconciliations
*Monitor outstanding debt and support credit control and cash collection
*Process and reconcile daily banking transactions
*Assist with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
*Support VAT and statutory reporting
*Maintain the fixed asset register and financial records in Xero
*Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies
*Support management accounts, reporting and financial analysis
*Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting
*Provide ad-hoc finance support and analysis across the business
Skills & Experience Essential:
*Previous experience in an accounts or finance role
*Good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations
*Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
*Good Excel knowledge
*Excellent organisation and ability to meet deadlines
*Confident communication skills with customers, suppliers and colleagues
*Proactive approach to problem-solving
Desirable:
*AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA
*Experience with Xero or similar accounting software
*SME experience
*Manufacturing, distribution or product-based experience
*Exposure to month-end management accounts