Finance assistant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£35,000 to £38,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Aylesbury, HP19 9EP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

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Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be involved in the day-to-day running of the finance function, with exposure across purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, banking and month-end.

No two days will be exactly the same. Your responsibilities will include:

Processing supplier invoices and payments

Reconciling supplier statements and intercompany accounts

Managing supplier queries and maintaining accurate account records

Processing expenses and supporting prepayments and accruals

Issuing customer statements and following up outstanding balances

Resolving customer payment and pricing queries

Raising invoices and credit notes

Completing monthly bank reconciliations

Reconciling retail sales, card payments, settlements and associated fees

Supporting month-end reporting and audit requirements

Assisting the Finance Manager with ad hoc projects and process improvements

What you'll need to succeedYou'll have previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role and be comfortable working across transactional finance.You'll ideally bring:

Experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger and account reconciliations

Some exposure to credit control

Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail

Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software

A proactive and organised approach to your workload

Confidence communicating with suppliers, customers and colleagues

The ability to investigate discrepancies and see queries through to resolution

Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous, as would exposure to retail finance, intercompany reconciliations or payment-platform settlements.An AAT qualification or equivalent would also be beneficial but is not essential.You'll also have an interest in developing your systems knowledge and using new technology, including AI tools, to help improve efficiency within finance.

What you'll get in returnThis is a fantastic opportunity if you're looking for a role that offers more variety than a traditional transactional finance position.You'll gain exposure to several areas of the finance function while working closely with the Finance Manager in an established international business. The position offers:

A varied and hands-on finance role

Exposure across AP, AR, credit control, banking and month-end

The opportunity to broaden your finance experience

A supportive working environment

Hybrid working of two days per week from home following successful completion of probation

A convenient Aylesbury location

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