Finance Assistant - ( AAT qualification or current

The Opportunity



The Finance Assistant supports the finance function by ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with financial reporting. The role plays an important part in ensuring financial accuracy across project billing, supplier payments, and operational costs within this audio-visual integration business.



Key Responsibilities:



Accounts Payable

• Process and verify supplier invoices


• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery confirmations


• Maintain supplier accounts and resolve invoice discrepancies


• Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs

Accounts Receivable

• Assist in issuing customer invoices for projects and services


• Monitor customer accounts and support credit control processes


• Follow up outstanding payments and update account records

Financial Administration

• Maintain financial records in accounting systems


• Process staff expenses and ensure policy compliance


• Support bank reconciliations and account reconciliations

Project Finance Support

• Assist with project cost tracking


• Ensure project invoices align with installation milestones


• Liaise with sales and operations regarding project billing queries

Reporting Support

• Assist in preparation of monthly management reports


• Maintain financial spreadsheets and reporting templates


• Support financial audits when required

Your Skills and Experience:



Essential

• 1-3 years experience in finance, accounting or bookkeeping


• Experience using accounting software (Xero, Sage, NetSuite or similar)


• Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills


• High attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable

• AAT qualification or currently studying


• Experience in project-based industries such as Audio Visual, construction, or IT

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail


• Organisation and time management


• Communication skills


• Problem solving


• Confidentiality and integrity

The Organisation



Our client is a global communications and conferencing company who provide secure and compliant video and audio conferencing, event calls, audio-visual solutions and maintenance services. They pride themselves on long-term relationships with many financial blue-chip clients, where security and compliance are vital.



The Recruiter



AV Jobs are the UK''s No. 1 recruiter in the Audio Visual and complementary products marketplace, ensuring the best fit of client and candidate.