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Finance Assistant

Abacus ConsultingNorthampton, Northamptonshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 21 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Excel in a hybrid Finance Assistant role at Abacus Consulting, where you'll gain valuable experience across diverse accounting functions and contribute to a reputable company's success. You'll thrive in this collaborative, friendly team if you're a proactive individual with a strong foundation in ledgers and Excel, eager to expand your skills and grow within a supportive environment.

Quick Overview

Salary
£28k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

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

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

The daily duties of the Finance Assistant will include:

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

The successful Finance Assistant will have previous experience in:

  • Purchase and sales ledger roles
  • Strong Excel skills (essential)
  • Xero accounting software (preferred, training provided for in-house systems)

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.

Skills

Forecasting
Xero

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