Senior Accounts Assistant

Think Accountancy & Finance are working with a well-established business based in Luton to recruit a Senior Finance Assistant into their close-knit finance team.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone looking for more than just a transactional role. Sitting directly alongside the Finance Director, you will gain exposure across all areas of finance within a multi-entity business, with the chance to gradually take on more responsibility over time.

We're looking for someone commercially minded, comfortable working independently, and keen to really grow within a business.

The Opportunity

On paper, this is a Finance Assistant role, but in reality, it offers far more!

You'll be joining a business where finance plays a key role in supporting operations across multiple entities, all under one roof. Working closely with the Finance Director, you'll be involved in the day-to-day running of the function while also supporting reporting, month-end processes, and wider business insights.

Over time, there is the opportunity to grow the role into something broader and more senior, making this a great fit for someone who is keen to develop their career in a hands-on and commercial environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting day-to-day finance operations across sales ledger, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliations
• Assisting with credit control and managing queries across the business
• Posting journals including prepayments, accruals and fixed assets
• Supporting month-end close and financial reporting
• Assisting with payroll processes and liaising with external providers
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
• Assisting with audit preparation and compliance processes
• Getting involved in improving systems, processes, and controls

What We're Looking For

We're open to a range of experience levels, the key is finding the right person.

You might be:

• Early in your finance career with a strong foundation in a similar role and a desire to learn
• Or more experienced, looking for a broader role with more ownership

What's important:

• Experience within a finance role covering simular duties
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Comfortable using Excel and accounting systems
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to get involved
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with non-finance teams
• Confident working independantly

Additional Information

• Full-time, office-based role (some flexibility on working hours)
• Potential for 1 day working from home longer-term
• Study support can be considered depending on the individual
• A great opportunity to join a stable business with long-term progression potential

Why Apply?

This role would suit someone who wants to move beyond purely transactional finance and gain exposure across the wider function and really grow within a business.

If you're looking for a position where you can learn and genuinely add value to a business, this could be a great next step.

If you'd like to hear more, please apply.

Think Accountancy & Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead, working across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Administration, Part-Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeeping.