Finance Assistant
CV-LibraryPeterborough, ENG, PE2, GBpermanentPosted: 10 September 2026
Apply NowAnne Corder is working with a growing UK manufacturing business is looking for an organised, proactive and commercially aware Finance Assistant to join its finance team.
This is a varied role offering broad exposure across transactional finance, management accounting and commercial finance. Working closely with the Finance Director, you'll have the opportunity to develop your accounting experience and gain exposure beyond traditional accounts processing.
Key Responsibilities
Process and accurately code supplier invoices and credit notes.
Maintain purchase and sales ledgers and resolve queries.
Monitor outstanding customer balances and support credit control.
Process and reconcile daily banking transactions.
Complete bank, supplier and balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with month-end close, accruals and prepayments.
Support VAT and other statutory reporting.
Maintain accurate financial records within Xero and other systems.
Assist with management accounts, financial analysis and ad-hoc finance projects.
Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.
About You
You'll have previous experience in an accounts or finance role and a good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
We're looking for someone with:
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Confident communication skills with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
Commercial awareness and an interest in the wider business.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable: AAT/ACCA/CIMA study or qualification, Xero experience, previous SME or manufacturing experience, and exposure to month-end management accounts.
What's on Offer?
Circa £32,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Excellent opportunity to develop your finance career.
Broad exposure across the finance function.
Close working relationship with the Finance Director.
Growing UK manufacturing environment.
9am–5pm, Monday to Friday.
On-site in Peterborough
Free parking.
If you're looking for a varied finance role with genuine opportunities to develop, we'd love to hear from you.
Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.
Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK
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This is a varied role offering broad exposure across transactional finance, management accounting and commercial finance. Working closely with the Finance Director, you'll have the opportunity to develop your accounting experience and gain exposure beyond traditional accounts processing.
Key Responsibilities
Process and accurately code supplier invoices and credit notes.
Maintain purchase and sales ledgers and resolve queries.
Monitor outstanding customer balances and support credit control.
Process and reconcile daily banking transactions.
Complete bank, supplier and balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with month-end close, accruals and prepayments.
Support VAT and other statutory reporting.
Maintain accurate financial records within Xero and other systems.
Assist with management accounts, financial analysis and ad-hoc finance projects.
Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.
About You
You'll have previous experience in an accounts or finance role and a good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
We're looking for someone with:
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Confident communication skills with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
Commercial awareness and an interest in the wider business.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable: AAT/ACCA/CIMA study or qualification, Xero experience, previous SME or manufacturing experience, and exposure to month-end management accounts.
What's on Offer?
Circa £32,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Excellent opportunity to develop your finance career.
Broad exposure across the finance function.
Close working relationship with the Finance Director.
Growing UK manufacturing environment.
9am–5pm, Monday to Friday.
On-site in Peterborough
Free parking.
If you're looking for a varied finance role with genuine opportunities to develop, we'd love to hear from you.
Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.
Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK
INDEEDCOMM