https://jobs.co.uk/job/finance-assistant-reed--17b35ab4-f39d-4b7b-9202-8613b9c7fa80 RSS feed for Finance Assistant at Reed. en-gb Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:05:53 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/finance-assistant-reed--17b35ab4-f39d-4b7b-9202-8613b9c7fa80 https://jobs.co.uk/job/finance-assistant-reed--17b35ab4-f39d-4b7b-9202-8613b9c7fa80 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:52:58 GMT Location: St. Albans | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Finance Assistant 3-Month Fixed-Term ContractSalary: £25,000-£26,000 (pro rata) Location: St Albans Hours: Full Time Start Date: Immediate Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience within the independent school sector who can quickly integrate into a busy finance function and provide valuable support during a critical reporting period. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting month-end and year-end activities, maintaining financial records, and ensuring accurate reconciliations across a range of balance sheet accounts. Key Responsibilities Support month-end and year-end accounting processes. Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including: Fixed Assets Prepayments Fees in Advance Investigate and resolve reconciliation queries and outstanding items. Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. Assist with bank reconciliations, journal postings, and general ledger maintenance. Support day-to-day finance operations, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and cashbook activities. Utilise PAS... Permanent