Finance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We here at Siamo Recruitment are working with a growing and passionate client with a growing finance department keen to engage with a driven Finance Officer that can develop and take ownership within the role.
Reporting into the Finance Manager this role will provide you with a variety of responsibilities allowing you full access to the financial sector.
This Finance Officer vacancy will provide you with purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking, credit control and payroll responsibilities.
Why join our client?
- Hybrid working schedule providing 2 days working from home, post pass of probation and training
- 34 hour working week Monday – Friday
- 28 days + bank holiday annual leave allowance
- 6% pension scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Starting salary £25,000.00 - £27,500.00 DOE
This Finance Officer / Assistant role will having the below responsibilities:
- Purchas ledger tasks, analysing suppliers invoices and processing
- Issuing sales invoices
- Processing BACS and bill payment to suppliers
- Reconciliation of bank accounts
- Preparation and updating of cash flow
- Credit control chasing outstanding payments
- Preparation of accounting reports monthly
- Preparation of end of year accounts
- Preparation, submission and payment of quarterly VAT returns
This Finance Officer / Assistant role requires the below exposure and attributes:
- Previous exposure completing purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
- AAT Level 3 Qualified and above
- Payroll processing exposure would be advantageous
- Exposure completing quarterly VAT returns
- The ability to work as a team and support the finance manager
- Confidential and professional
- Excellent communication skills and ability to converse with all levels
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Swindon, Wiltshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Assistant roles across Siamo Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £27,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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