Finance Assistant
- Recruiter
- Broster Buchanan
- Location
- Peterborough
- Contract
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Not Specified
- First listed by Ontap
- 17 September 2026
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Job description
Broster 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