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Posted 26 July, 2026

Finance Assistant

Abacus Consulting
Northampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Finance Assistant, established independent business, Northampton, c£28,000

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We are delighted to be partnered with a successful independent business recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant in Northamptonshire.

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The daily duties of the Finance Assistant will include:

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  • Managing all purchase and sales ledger activities, including invoice processing using in-house systems and Xero
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  • Performing bank, credit card and petty cash reconciliations
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  • Processing weekly supplier payments
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  • Managing credit control processes
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  • Assisting with cashflow forecasting
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  • Calculating product profit margins
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  • Supporting purchasing activities
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  • Administering company contracts
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  • Producing commission statements, reconciliations and invoicing
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  • Providing accounts and administrative support on ad hoc projects and covering colleagues where required
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The successful Finance Assistant will have previous experience in:

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  • Purchase and sales ledger roles
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  • Strong Excel skills (essential)
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  • Xero accounting software (preferred, training provided for in-house systems)
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We are looking for a team player who is adaptable, proactive, and willing to contribute wherever needed in a small, friendly team environment. Please get in touch to find out more.