Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire - Full-time - On-site

Are you a hands-on Finance Assistant who enjoys variety, responsibility and being at the heart of a busy SME? This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, long-established, family-run business in Long Crendon, supporting domestic, commercial and agricultural customers across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties.

You’ll work closely with the leadership team, taking ownership of day-to-day finance activities and helping keep the business running smoothly through its busy seasonal peaks.

The role

Working as part of a small, close-knit team, your responsibilities will include:

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• Posting customer payments, instalments and overpayments into the finance system
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• Updating cashflow spreadsheets and maintaining accurate income records
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• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and maintaining strong financial controls, documentation and audit-ready records
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• Posting supplier invoices and direct debit bills with correct VAT coding
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• Reconciling bank accounts, credit cards and supplier balances each month
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• Supporting a smooth, timely month-end close with accurate reconciliations and documentation
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• Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs, checking supplier records and bank details and resolving any queries before payment
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• Providing payroll administration support
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• Maintaining stock records on CODAS
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• Contributing to continuous improvement across the finance function and helping strengthen understanding of accounts across the business
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About you

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Assistant from an SME background who is happy to roll up their sleeves and take ownership.

You will bring:

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• Solid experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and general ledger processes
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• Excellent attention to detail, strong numeracy skills and a naturally inquisitive mindset
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• Confident Excel skills and good experience using finance systems
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• A collaborative, team-oriented approach, happy to help across the wider business during busy periods
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• Comfort working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment, particularly during the winter seasonal peak
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• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and colleagues at all levels
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• High levels of professionalism, discretion and integrity
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• Willingness to work on-site daily in Long Crendon – and be comfortable with dogs in the office
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What’s on offer

In return, you’ll join a supportive, light-hearted working environment where your contribution is genuinely valued. Benefits include:

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• Competitive base salary, reflective of your experience
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• Holiday allowance and pension contribution
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• On-site gym
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• Free parking
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• Friendly, down-to-earth team culture with a relaxed atmosphere
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