Finance Assistant

Senior Accountant Bar Hill, Cambridge (hybrid, 1-2 days home working per week after probation of 3 months) £65,000-£75,000 per annum Overview We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a key role within the organisation, combining hands-on accounting responsibilities with strategic input and team leadership. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining compliance, and providing valuable insights to support commercial decision-making and long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting – Prepare, review, and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with UK GAAP/IFRS General Ledger Management – Oversee and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accurate classification of transactions Month-End Close – Lead month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, and reconciliations Budgeting & Forecasting – Partner with department heads to build budgets and maintain rolling forecasts Treasury & Cashflow – Monitor cash flow and support working capital management Compliance & Controls – Support the development and implementation of financial controls and compliance frameworks Audit & Tax – Coordinate audit processes and assist with tax and VAT compliance Process Improvement – Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and systems Team Leadership – Mentor and review the work of junior team members, supporting their development Financial Analysis – Provide insights on performance, trends, and variances to guide strategic decisions About You Qualifications & Experience ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent) qualified desirable but not essential Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar accounting role Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of UK GAAP/IFRS and financial controls Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex data Confident communicator, able to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders Personal Attributes High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong communication skills and professional confidence Collaborative team player Proactive, solutions-focused mindset Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and development Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity to take on a high-impact role within a collaborative, cross-functional environment. You’ll gain exposure to senior leadership, contribute to strategic decision-making, and play a key role in shaping the finance function.

Senior Accountant Bar Hill, Cambridge (hybrid, 1-2 days home working per week after probation of 3 months) £65,000-£75,000 per annum Overview We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a key role within the organisation, combining hands-on accounting responsibilities with strategic input and team leadership. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining compliance, and providing valuable insights to support commercial decision-making and long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting – Prepare, review, and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with UK GAAP/IFRS General Ledger Management – Oversee and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accurate classification of transactions Month-End Close – Lead month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, and reconciliations Budgeting & Forecasting – Partner with department heads to build budgets and maintain rolling forecasts Treasury & Cashflow – Monitor cash flow and support working capital management Compliance & Controls – Support the development and implementation of financial controls and compliance frameworks Audit & Tax – Coordinate audit processes and assist with tax and VAT compliance Process Improvement – Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and systems Team Leadership – Mentor and review the work of junior team members, supporting their development Financial Analysis – Provide insights on performance, trends, and variances to guide strategic decisions About You Qualifications & Experience ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent) qualified desirable but not essential Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar accounting role Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of UK GAAP/IFRS and financial controls Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex data Confident communicator, able to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders Personal Attributes High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong communication skills and professional confidence Collaborative team player Proactive, solutions-focused mindset Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and development Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity to take on a high-impact role within a collaborative, cross-functional environment. You’ll gain exposure to senior leadership, contribute to strategic decision-making, and play a key role in shaping the finance function.

Finance Assistant Bar Hill, Cambridge (hybrid, 1-2 days home working per week after probation period of 3 months) £33,000-40,000 per annum About the Role We’re working with a client who is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join theirr growing Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll play a key role in supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day finance operations and positive relationships with suppliers and customers. Key Responsibilities Invoice Processing – Accurately process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and timely entry into the system Payment Runs – Prepare regular payment batches, reconcile supplier statements, and investigate discrepancies Expense Management – Review and process employee expenses in line with company policies Cash Allocation – Allocate customer payments and resolve unallocated receipts efficiently Credit Control – Monitor aged debt, follow up on overdue payments, and maintain strong customer relationships Reconciliations – Perform supplier, customer, and bank reconciliations Record Keeping – Maintain organised, up-to-date financial documentation and audit trails Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and improve internal controls What We’re Looking For Experience & Qualifications Solid, recent experience in a similar finance or accounts support role AAT qualification desirable but not essential Skills & Knowledge Strong attention to detail and confidence working with financial data Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and AP/AR processes Experience with accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) Strong Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy Personal Attributes Confident and professional communicator Highly organised with a commitment to quality Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach Team player with a positive, can-do attitude Eager to learn and develop new skills Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional environment where your contributions are valued and your development is supported. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within a dynamic finance team.

Finance Assistant Bar Hill, Cambridge (hybrid, 1-2 days home working per week after probation period of 3 months) £33,000-40,000 per annum About the Role We’re working with a client who is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join theirr growing Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll play a key role in supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day finance operations and positive relationships with suppliers and customers. Key Responsibilities Invoice Processing – Accurately process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and timely entry into the system Payment Runs – Prepare regular payment batches, reconcile supplier statements, and investigate discrepancies Expense Management – Review and process employee expenses in line with company policies Cash Allocation – Allocate customer payments and resolve unallocated receipts efficiently Credit Control – Monitor aged debt, follow up on overdue payments, and maintain strong customer relationships Reconciliations – Perform supplier, customer, and bank reconciliations Record Keeping – Maintain organised, up-to-date financial documentation and audit trails Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and improve internal controls What We’re Looking For Experience & Qualifications Solid, recent experience in a similar finance or accounts support role AAT qualification desirable but not essential Skills & Knowledge Strong attention to detail and confidence working with financial data Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and AP/AR processes Experience with accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) Strong Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy Personal Attributes Confident and professional communicator Highly organised with a commitment to quality Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach Team player with a positive, can-do attitude Eager to learn and develop new skills Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional environment where your contributions are valued and your development is supported. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within a dynamic finance team.

Finance Assistant Bar Hill, Cambridge (hybrid, 1-2 days home working per week after probation period of 3 months) £33,000-40,000 per annum About the Role We’re working with a client who is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join theirr growing Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll play a key role in supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day finance operations and positive relationships with suppliers and customers. Key Responsibilities Invoice Processing – Accurately process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and timely entry into the system Payment Runs – Prepare regular payment batches, reconcile supplier statements, and investigate discrepancies Expense Management – Review and process employee expenses in line with company policies Cash Allocation – Allocate customer payments and resolve unallocated receipts efficiently Credit Control – Monitor aged debt, follow up on overdue payments, and maintain strong customer relationships Reconciliations – Perform supplier, customer, and bank reconciliations Record Keeping – Maintain organised, up-to-date financial documentation and audit trails Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and improve internal controls What We’re Looking For Experience & Qualifications Solid, recent experience in a similar finance or accounts support role AAT qualification desirable but not essential Skills & Knowledge Strong attention to detail and confidence working with financial data Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and AP/AR processes Experience with accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) Strong Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy Personal Attributes Confident and professional communicator Highly organised with a commitment to quality Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach Team player with a positive, can-do attitude Eager to learn and develop new skills Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional environment where your contributions are valued and your development is supported. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within a dynamic finance team.

Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistant Job Type: Temporary (8-week assignment) Location: Raglan Salary: £13 - £15 per hour (Depending on experience) We are currently seeking a temporary Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistant to support our finance team during a busy period. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly environment, contributing significantly to the smooth running of transactional finance processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SAGE 50. Day-to-day of the role: Sales Ledger Raising and processing sales invoices. Allocating customer payments. Chasing outstanding debt via phone and email. Resolving customer invoice queries in a timely manner. Maintaining accurate customer records. Purchase Ledger Processing high volumes of supplier invoices. Matching, batching, and coding invoices. Reconciling supplier statements. Handling supplier queries. Assisting with payment runs as required. General Duties Supporting month-end processes. Ensuring all financial data is accurate and up to date. Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders. Providing ad hoc support to the wider finance team. Required Skills & Qualifications: Previous experience in a Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, or Accounts Assistant role. Essential: hands-on experience using Sage 50. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines. Good communication skills. Confident using Microsoft Excel. Benefits: Competitive hourly rate. Flexible 4-day working week. Immediate start available. Opportunity to gain additional experience within a supportive finance team.

Reed Finance are partnered with a highly respected, international organisation with a strong reputation and a genuinely global footprint. The business operates across multiple regions and legal entities, making it a complex and interesting environment from a tax perspective. As part of a well-established Group Finance function, this role offers broad exposure and the chance to work at the centre of a large-scale operation. The role: This position brings together three key elements – ownership of global indirect tax compliance, acting as a trusted advisor across the business, and working closely with stakeholders to support commercial activity and change. It’s a hands-on role where you’ll be trusted to take responsibility and be visible across different parts of the organisation. From a compliance perspective, you’ll be overseeing VAT/GST obligations across a number of jurisdictions, working with finance teams globally to ensure everything is accurate, well-managed, and delivered on time. Alongside this, you’ll be the main point of contact for indirect tax – fielding questions, providing guidance, and helping the business navigate day-to-day issues as well as more complex scenarios. There’s also a strong business partnering element, giving you the opportunity to get involved in projects, understand new initiatives, and influence how tax is considered in decision-making. They’re looking for someone who is comfortable operating in a large, complex finance environment and can balance technical knowledge with a practical, commercial mindset. You’ll need solid experience in indirect tax compliance, along with exposure to international VAT/GST, whether that’s across the UK and Europe or in a wider global capacity. Equally important is your ability to interact with the business. You should be confident acting as a key point of contact, able to respond to queries clearly, and build relationships with stakeholders across different levels and functions. Strong communication skills and a pragmatic approach will be essential. Candidates coming straight from practice will absolutely be considered, particularly if you’ve worked with a portfolio of clients that are similar in scale, complexity, and international reach. Why this role This is a good opportunity for someone who wants more than just a compliance-focused role. You’ll be working in a business where tax has a voice, with the chance to get involved in projects, systems, and wider commercial activity. It offers a mix of technical challenge and stakeholder exposure, within an organisation that values expertise and operates on a truly global scale. Oxford (hybrid – c.2 days per week in the office) Salary offered is £55,000–£60,000 + some flexibility for the right candidate, and very good benefits Apply today if this sounds like you!

(Part-Time) 📍 South Yorkshire 🕒 22 hours per week (Part-Time) 💷 £28,000 FTE (pro rata ~ £16,400 per annum) About the Organisation We are a well-established public sector organisation based in South Yorkshire, committed to delivering high-quality services to our local communities. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Administrator to join our finance team on a part-time basis. This role is suitable for someone who has previously worked within payroll, admin, HR or accounts. The Role As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across the organisation. You will work closely with HR and Finance to maintain compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies. Key Responsibilities Payroll administration Supporting the finance team with sales invoices Maintaining spreadsheets (Excel) Finance administration About You We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and able to work independently. You will ideally have: Experience within payroll, admin or accounts within the public sector What We Offer Competitive salary (£28,000 FTE, pro rata) Flexible working arrangements Annual leave entitlement (pro rata) Opportunities for training and development A supportive and inclusive working environment Apply now as applications may close early

(Part-Time) 📍 South Yorkshire 🕒 22 hours per week (Part-Time) 💷 £28,000 FTE (pro rata ~ £16,400 per annum) About the Organisation We are a well-established public sector organisation based in South Yorkshire, committed to delivering high-quality services to our local communities. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Administrator to join our finance team on a part-time basis. This role is suitable for someone who has previously worked within payroll, admin, HR or accounts. The Role As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across the organisation. You will work closely with HR and Finance to maintain compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies. Key Responsibilities Payroll administration Supporting the finance team with sales invoices Maintaining spreadsheets (Excel) Finance administration About You We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and able to work independently. You will ideally have: Experience within payroll, admin or accounts within the public sector What We Offer Competitive salary (£28,000 FTE, pro rata) Flexible working arrangements Annual leave entitlement (pro rata) Opportunities for training and development A supportive and inclusive working environment Apply now as applications may close early

(Part-Time) 📍 South Yorkshire 🕒 22 hours per week (Part-Time) 💷 £28,000 FTE (pro rata ~ £16,400 per annum) About the Organisation We are a well-established public sector organisation based in South Yorkshire, committed to delivering high-quality services to our local communities. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Administrator to join our finance team on a part-time basis. This role is suitable for someone who has previously worked within payroll, admin, HR or accounts. The Role As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across the organisation. You will work closely with HR and Finance to maintain compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies. Key Responsibilities Payroll administration Supporting the finance team with sales invoices Maintaining spreadsheets (Excel) Finance administration About You We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and able to work independently. You will ideally have: Experience within payroll, admin or accounts within the public sector What We Offer Competitive salary (£28,000 FTE, pro rata) Flexible working arrangements Annual leave entitlement (pro rata) Opportunities for training and development A supportive and inclusive working environment Apply now as applications may close early