Financial Assistant

The Company:

Market Financial Solutions (MFS) is a leading independent bridging finance provider based in the United Kingdom. With a strong presence in the market, we specialise in offering fast and flexible bridging loans and buy-to-let mortgages to our valued intermediaries and clients.

Role Purpose:

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for supporting the finance function across a wide range of tasks, with a particular focus on maintaining accurate purchase and sales ledger records, performing reconciliations, and supporting reporting and audit processes. This role is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in accounting and double entry principles, especially in Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Bank Reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger Management:

• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely payments.
• Handling supplier queries and reconciling supplier statements.

Sales Ledger Management:

• Monitoring incoming payments and chasing overdue amounts if required.

Reconciliation Tasks:

• Performing monthly reconciliations of Sales/Broker Fees.
• Managing the cashbook and completing bank reconciliations regularly.

Reporting and Month-End Duties:

• Assisting with month-end reporting.
• Updating internal reports with actual and forecasted figures.
• Conducting basic variance analysis to support decision-making.

Quarter-End and Year-End Audit:

• Assisting with data preparation and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Providing accurate and timely responses to audit queries.

Administrative Support:

• Maintaining records of signed legal documentation.
• Tracking invoices from key suppliers to ensure they are received, logged, and processed.
• Completing supplier onboarding forms and ensuring all compliance documentation is in place.

Role Requirements:

Essential

• A strong understanding of double entry bookkeeping, particularly in relation to AP, AR, and bank reconciliations.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general office software.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a financial services or lending business.
• Experience using accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar.

Why Work for us?

• Be Part of a Dynamic and Growing Company
• Annual salary review & regular appraisals
• Bonuses and Incentives
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Package
• Exclusive Employee Discounts at Leading Retailers (covering groceries, technology, and holidays)
• Ongoing Staff Training and Development Opportunities
• Private Medical Health Care with Vitality
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Additional Day Off to Celebrate Your Birthday
• Engaging Work Networking and Team Building Event

Next Steps:

Ready for an exciting career move? Hit ‘apply’ to express your interest, and if your CV aligns with our requirements, expect a call from one of our team soon to discuss this fantastic opportunity further.