Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000.00 to £35,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | CB7 4EX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ASL (Automated Systems Group Limited) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Location: Ely, Cambridge
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday 08:30 am - 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch, unpaid.
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
Interview Process: You’ll take part in two interview stages, along with a short Excel skills assessment.
OVERVIEW
ASL (Automated Systems Group Limited) has grown to be one of the UK’s top independent suppliers of office services focussing on Managed Print Services (MPS), Unified Communications and software/IT.
ASL offer impartial advice and consultancy, delivering a strategic focus and assisting companies to achieve improved productivity and cost savings whilst providing them with market-leading quality, service and reliability.
We are a company that looks to build every department on the principles of customer care.
SUMMARY
To provide essential support to the Finance Department by managing financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with month-end and year-end tasks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The nature of the role is such that there will be a requirement to work across the functional boundaries with the Finance Department, but the following gives a flavour of the types of duties the successful candidate would be expected to undertake:
Accounts:
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts including posting journal, accruals, prepayments, and overhead analysis.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliation.
• Assist with stock & GRNI reconciliation.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory filings.
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register.
• To ensure that all bookkeeping, documentation, records and systems are accurate and kept up to date.
• Purchase Ledger maintenance and management
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliation to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are resolved.
• Using accounting software to maintain accurate financial records.
• Using Excel to manipulate and analyse data, including lookups and pivot tables.
• Liaising with internal departments to resolve queries in a timely manner.
• Ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality in line with GDPR.
• To contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
• Proactively support the implementation of new processes and help improve those in place.
• To assist with the preparation of ad-hoc projects and reporting.
Compliance:
• Assist with year-end audit preparation, including supporting schedules and information requests.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Covering for other members of the Finance Department during absences.
• Assisting other members of the Finance Department as required.
KEY MEASUREMENTS
• Timely and accurate completion of month-end tasks.
• Accuracy of financial data and error-free reconciliations.
• Reliable support to the Finance Department.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified; however, part qualified, a finance graduate or an AAT level 4 qualification will also be considered.
• Previous experience in an Accounting or Finance role.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel (including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs), Word, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing financial transactions and preparing reports.
IN RETURN WE OFFER:
• Working hours Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm with one hour for lunch, unpaid.
• Initially 25 Days annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays rising to 28 after 5 years service.
• Excellent training & development opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Partnership with charities that offer learning and development opportunities
• Life insurance.
• BUPA health assessment.
• Physical, mental and emotional wellbeing support for you and your family including bereavement counselling.
• Bereavement and probate service including counselling, funeral concierge support and will writing
• GP access 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Volunteering leave policy (2 days/15 hours per year).
• 10% TradePoint (B&Q) discount.
• Company social events.
• Free flu vaccines each winter.
• Free parking.
Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory right-to-work and reference checks. Enhanced DBS checks will be carried out for field-based roles.
If successful, you will be asked to provide any relevant certifications for verification.
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday 08:30 am - 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch, unpaid.
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
Interview Process: You’ll take part in two interview stages, along with a short Excel skills assessment.
OVERVIEW
ASL (Automated Systems Group Limited) has grown to be one of the UK’s top independent suppliers of office services focussing on Managed Print Services (MPS), Unified Communications and software/IT.
ASL offer impartial advice and consultancy, delivering a strategic focus and assisting companies to achieve improved productivity and cost savings whilst providing them with market-leading quality, service and reliability.
We are a company that looks to build every department on the principles of customer care.
SUMMARY
To provide essential support to the Finance Department by managing financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with month-end and year-end tasks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The nature of the role is such that there will be a requirement to work across the functional boundaries with the Finance Department, but the following gives a flavour of the types of duties the successful candidate would be expected to undertake:
Accounts:
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts including posting journal, accruals, prepayments, and overhead analysis.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliation.
• Assist with stock & GRNI reconciliation.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory filings.
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register.
• To ensure that all bookkeeping, documentation, records and systems are accurate and kept up to date.
• Purchase Ledger maintenance and management
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliation to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are resolved.
• Using accounting software to maintain accurate financial records.
• Using Excel to manipulate and analyse data, including lookups and pivot tables.
• Liaising with internal departments to resolve queries in a timely manner.
• Ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality in line with GDPR.
• To contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
• Proactively support the implementation of new processes and help improve those in place.
• To assist with the preparation of ad-hoc projects and reporting.
Compliance:
• Assist with year-end audit preparation, including supporting schedules and information requests.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Covering for other members of the Finance Department during absences.
• Assisting other members of the Finance Department as required.
KEY MEASUREMENTS
• Timely and accurate completion of month-end tasks.
• Accuracy of financial data and error-free reconciliations.
• Reliable support to the Finance Department.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified; however, part qualified, a finance graduate or an AAT level 4 qualification will also be considered.
• Previous experience in an Accounting or Finance role.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel (including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs), Word, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing financial transactions and preparing reports.
IN RETURN WE OFFER:
• Working hours Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm with one hour for lunch, unpaid.
• Initially 25 Days annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays rising to 28 after 5 years service.
• Excellent training & development opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Partnership with charities that offer learning and development opportunities
• Life insurance.
• BUPA health assessment.
• Physical, mental and emotional wellbeing support for you and your family including bereavement counselling.
• Bereavement and probate service including counselling, funeral concierge support and will writing
• GP access 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Volunteering leave policy (2 days/15 hours per year).
• 10% TradePoint (B&Q) discount.
• Company social events.
• Free flu vaccines each winter.
• Free parking.
Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory right-to-work and reference checks. Enhanced DBS checks will be carried out for field-based roles.
If successful, you will be asked to provide any relevant certifications for verification.