Finance Assistant – Luton
Newstaff Employment is currently recruiting an experienced Finance Assistant to join a friendly and professional accounts team in Luton, Bedfordshire. This full-time, office-based position offers the opportunity to support the Finance Manager with daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping and financial administration. We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented individual with at least two years of relevant finance experience who can manage multiple responsibilities, maintain accurate financial records and work effectively within a busy accounts department.
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary: £26,000–£32,000 per annum, depending on experience
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, standard office hours
Job Type: Full-Time Finance Assistant
Work Location: Office-Based
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in a finance, accounts assistant or similar role
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Key Responsibilities
Assist the Finance Manager with daily accounting and administrative activities.
Respond to general accounts enquiries by telephone and email.
Process supplier invoices accurately and within required deadlines.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Prepare, check and process customer billing statements.
Record daily financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
Carry out routine bookkeeping duties to support the finance department.
Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
Process staff expense claims and maintain supporting documentation.
Manage petty cash transactions and maintain accurate records.
Assist with monitoring outstanding payments and financial enquiries.
Check financial information for accuracy and completeness.
Maintain organised financial records and supporting documentation.
Handle incoming post and distribute correspondence appropriately.
Scan, file and archive financial documents.
Update spreadsheets and internal accounting systems.
Support the preparation of financial information when required.
Work closely with colleagues to resolve accounts-related queries.
Handle sensitive financial information confidentially.
Complete general office administration to support the smooth running of the accounts department.
Essential Skills & Experience
Minimum of two years' experience working as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or in a similar accounting position.
Practical experience supporting day-to-day finance or accounts functions.
Understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
Experience processing invoices and maintaining financial records.
Knowledge of general bookkeeping and bank reconciliation procedures.
Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Confidence using internal finance, accounting or business management systems.
Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional and confident telephone manner.
Ability to handle financial enquiries efficiently and accurately.
Good problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a finance team.
A professional approach to handling confidential financial information.
Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards of work.
Previous finance or accounts experience within banking, accountancy or the legal sector would be particularly advantageous.
Why Join?
Competitive annual salary of £26,000–£32,000.
Excellent employee benefits package.
Full-time, Monday-to-Friday working hours.
Office-based position in Luton.
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