Finance Assistant

💼 About the role As a core member of our Finance team, you will play a vital role in keeping our day-to-day financial operations running seamlessly. Working closely with teams across the business, you will support key financial processes, maintain impeccable records, and help drive efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to kickstart their career in finance, offering hands-on experience alongside full study support for professional qualifications (ACCA/ACA). ⚒️ What you’ll be doing Accounts Payable: Process supplier invoices (ensuring accurate coding and prompt approval), manage the AP inbox, resolve supplier queries, and raise ad hoc purchase orders. Payments & Expenses: Review employee expense claims against company policy, prepare regular payment runs, and arrange ad hoc payments as needed. Reconciliations: Perform bank reconciliations across multiple currency accounts and assist with key balance sheet reconciliations (including prepayments and the fixed asset register). Invoicing: Prepare and draft customer invoices for review. Month-End & Year-End: Play an active role in close activities and support the preparation and submission of VAT returns. Audit Support: Assist with audit preparation by compiling schedules, reconciliations, and necessary supporting documentation. Continuous Improvement: Help identify opportunities to streamline processes and contribute to ad hoc finance projects, reporting, and analysis. 🎯 Required Skills And Qualifications Education: A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline. Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in a finance role (highly successful university placement years and internships are fully considered). Technical Knowledge: A solid foundational understanding of core accounting principles. Mindset: Proactive, autonomous, and highly organised with exceptional time management skills. Execution: Driven by high attention to detail and a proven ability to meet strict deadlines. Ambition: A strong desire to qualify as a chartered accountant (ACCA or ACA). Excel: Strong proficiency is essential. Intermediate skills are highly preferable, specifically the ability to confidently use Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs (or equivalent formulas like XLOOKUP). What We Offer: Premium Study Support We are fully committed to your professional development and will back your journey to becoming a qualified accountant. 🏆 Some of the perks of working with us: Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerated career development. A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do. Competitive salary and share option scheme. Flexible and hybrid working, and a working from home budget. Private health insurance for yourself and your family. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and two wellness weeks). 50% gym membership discount. The chance to work with a spirited, smart, and friendly team! PQShield is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We’re passionate about talent and proud to foster an inclusive environment; all applicants will be considered regardless of their gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.