Finance Assistant

Finance Administrator

Location: St Albans (Head Office)

Reports to: Finance Manager

Role Overview & Purpose

We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented individual with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a desire to develop a career in finance.

The Finance Administrator provides essential administrative and operational support to the finance function, ensuring the accurate and smooth handling of financial information and accounting processes.

About the Business

The company is a well-established and growing UK wealth management firm, recognised as a top-tier financial advisory business with a strong reputation for clarity, integrity, and technical excellence.

It supports over 3,500 client families nationwide and manages £1.5bn+ in assets under management, driven by long-term client relationships, consistent organic growth, and regular high-quality acquisitions.

Business profile:

• c.100 employees across multiple offices in the Home Counties and London
• £1.5bn+ assets under management
• Backed by a large European wealth management group, the market leader in its home country
• Part of an international organisation with long-term financial backing, strong governance, and a commitment to sustainable growth

The business combines an entrepreneurial culture with the stability and resources of a large international group.

Key Responsibilities

Income Reconciliations

• Process and reconcile income across provider, commission, and bank statements against internal systems
• Ensure income is accurately recorded and allocated
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, liaising with internal teams as required
• Record fees for a separate mortgage business
• Support new business tracking

Accounts Payable

• Manage accounts payable processes including invoice checking, coding, payment runs, and reconciliation within the finance system
• Maintain accurate cost records
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain missing documentation
• Maintain supplier records to ensure data accuracy

Other Duties

• Manage a shared finance mailbox professionally and efficiently
• Reconcile bank accounts across multiple group entities
• Support month-end checks and close
• Assist with expense management
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail
• Confidence working with numbers and financial data
• Strong Excel skills
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Experience with NetSuite, Xero, or similar accounting systems (advantageous)

What’s on Offer

• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• On-the-job training and mentoring
• Support toward professional finance qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package