Job title: Finance Assistant – Commercial Accounts

Location:  Nottingham (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
Salary: £26,000 per annum

Benefits: Private Healthcare, Pension, 25 days holiday rising to 30 over 5 years, Group life insurance, income protection, Gym Discounts, Free Fuel Fridays, Employee of the Quarter, Employee Referral program

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a busy Commercial Finance team based in Nottingham. This role would suit someone with previous finance experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is keen to further develop their accounting knowledge.

You’ll support the team with month-end processes, reconciliations, reporting activities, and general finance administration.

Established in the 80's our client has grown to become one of the top ten largest value-added resellers in the UK. Today, they are an independent UK company with full geographic coverage, and our skilled workforce serves a diverse customer base across the public and private sector. They have won awards for their ability to help organisations and users achieve more with technology. They specialise in realising individual ambitions to transform and evolve. They consult, define, adapt and deliver on real-life outcomes and collaborate closely to bring that positive impact home.

Key Responsibilities: Finance Assistant

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Perform balance sheet and accounts reconciliations
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities
• Assist with journals
• Support the preparation of Apple Claims
• Assist with audit requests and documentation
• Respond to internal and external finance queries
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures
• Provide general finance and administrative support as required

What We’re Looking For: Finance Assistant

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts-based role
• Good understanding of accounting principles
• Strong Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Experience with D365 or similar accounting software is advantageous
• Studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA would be beneficial

Development Opportunities:

• Support for professional accounting qualifications

We’re proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer—the highest level in the UK Government’s scheme. This reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through our inclusive recruitment practices, we ensure that individuals with disabilities are given fair and equal access to opportunities within our organisation. As part of this commitment, we participate in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, which offers an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role.

We are registered Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and as such, we will ensure that individuals who have a disability are provided reasonable accommodation, to enable full participation in the job application and interview process. If you have any such requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us on our email which is training@xma.co.uk, we will be happy to action your requests.

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