Finance Assistant
Location: Stoke on Trent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum DOE

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys keeping processes running smoothly and supporting a busy team? We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic Corporate Services team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on accuracy, enjoys variety, and wants to make a real impact on financial operations and HR processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records, including sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring all queries and irregularities are resolved promptly
• Update budgets monthly, generate reports, and support journal checks against variances
• Assist with budget preparation, cash flow forecasting, accounts preparation, VAT returns, and P11Ds
• Produce and review key financial reports, including membership figures, KPIs, outstanding invoices, purchase orders, and year-end reconciliations
• Supervise and reconcile GoCardless and Stripe portals, ensuring smooth operation
• Prepare monthly journals for petty cash, accruals, prepayments, and deferred income
• Monitor VAT and nominal coding accuracy in accordance with cost centers and project codes
• Conduct monthly project reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and review debtors
• Support payroll processes, including journals, staff benefits, pension returns, and Employment Hero integration
• Approve bank payments, staff expenses, and Barclaycard invoices accurately and on time
• Assist with general Finance and Corporate Services administration, including maintaining digital filing, process notes, and accreditation compliance
• Support HR and governance tasks as required, including updating employee records and assisting during nomination periods

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience in finance, payroll, or accounting administration
• Experience of Xero is essential 
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
• Comfortable handling confidential financial and HR information
• Proactive, organised, and eager to contribute to process improvements

What’s in it for you:

• Join a supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities to develop and grow your finance and payroll expertise
• Exposure to a wide range of financial and administrative processes
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities [if applicable]
• Contribution to a well-structured, professional, and commercially focused organisation

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, support a busy finance team, and make a real difference, this is an excellent opportunity.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel who are acting as an employment agency.