Group Finance Assistant

Full Time, Permament

Depending on experience

York, Leeds

The Group Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations across the group, with a strong focus on maintaining accurate sales and purchase ledger records. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Manager, this role ensures the smooth running of the finance function, including processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, managing customer accounts, and contributing to month-end activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual looking to develop their finance career within a collaborative and fast-paced team environment.

Key responsibilities:

Process purchase invoices and employee expense claims across multiple group entities.
Match purchase orders with relevant approvals from budget holders.
Chase outstanding payments and support credit control processes.
Allocate receipts accurately to customer accounts.
Liaise with internal departments to resolve finance-related queries.
Perform daily bank reconciliations.
Post and reconcile petty cash and company credit card transactions.
Assist with preparation of month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
Support the reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts, including VAT, intercompany, and payroll.
Assist in the preparation of year-end working papers and schedules for statutory accounts.
Collaborate with senior finance team members to compile financial data for statutory reporting across group entities.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across internal systems.
Support the preparation of financial reports and ad-hoc finance projects as required.
Assist with internal and external audit processes.
Contribute to the development and improvement of internal finance processes and controls.

About you:

Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, with exposure to both purchase and sales ledger processes is essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
Proficient experience using Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Experience with accounting software such as IRIS and Xero would be advantageous, although training will be provided.
AAT qualified would be advantageous