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Finance Assistant

Dependent on qualifications and experienceFull TimePermanentNot specifiedFinance
Posted 18 March 2026Closes 31 March 2026

Job Description

As a Finance Assistant, you will provide support to the Group Finance team. You may be required to undertake reasonable additional or alternative duties which are consistent with the needs of the group: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including processing and recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and managing ledgers. Assist in preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements in addition to other financial reports & KPI’s. Enter financial transactions into internal databases and ensure accuracy. Managing supplier invoices within accounting software and arranging settlement. Create and update expense reports, process reimbursement forms, maintain ledgers and liaise with budget managers. Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and report to the Finance Manager. Maintain relationships with suppliers and provide general administrative support to the Group Finance team. Play an active role in the team, attending team meetings and contributing towards driving the department forward, embracing the cultural values and offerings valuable insights. Collaborate with the team to achieve goals in respect of the Atla Group strategy, offering support and insight from a finance perspective. Ad-hoc tasks as and when requested. If you are looking for a challenging and fulfilling career with an established firm and wish to apply please upload your application at: https://atlaserviceslimited.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=5b7de072-2108-4f4d-88b0-e542f36115d0

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi68%
AI exposure (AIOE)i72%

This role contains a high proportion of routine, codifiable tasks such as transaction processing, data entry, and report generation, which are highly susceptible to automation by accounting software and RPA tools. However, tasks involving supplier and team relationships, as well as contributing insights and supporting team culture, remain human-centric and resist full automation. The high AI exposure score reflects the significant potential for GenAI and automation to augment or substitute many core tasks, especially in data handling and reporting.

Task analysis

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including processing and recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and managing ledgers.
  • Assist in preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, and KPIs.
  • Enter financial transactions into internal databases and ensure accuracy.
  • Manage supplier invoices within accounting software and arrange settlement.
  • Create and update expense reports, process reimbursement forms, and maintain ledgers.
  • Liaise with budget managers and maintain relationships with suppliers.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and report to the Finance Manager.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Group Finance team.
  • Attend team meetings and contribute towards driving the department forward, embracing cultural values and offering valuable insights.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 4122Accounts clerks
O*NET: 43-3031.00 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
AI analysis: 18 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £90k
UK sector median
£58,597
UK sector mean
£86,468
£0£23k£45k£68k

Key Skills

BookkeepingAdvancedFinancial ReportingIntermediateData AnalysisIntermediateAttention to DetailAdvancedMicrosoft ExcelIntermediateAdministration and ManagementIntermediateTeamworkIntermediateTime ManagementIntermediateReport WritingBeginnerStakeholder ManagementBeginner

Knowledge Areas

Economics and AccountingFinancial Analysis and ReportingAdministrative ProceduresBusiness AdministrationOffice AdministrationData Analysis and ReportingRegulatory Compliance

O*NET Competency Skills

MathematicsActive ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingMonitoringTime Management

Alternative Career Paths

Assistant Accountant90% match

Takes on more complex accounting duties and supports senior accountants with reconciliations and reporting.

Accounts Payable Specialist85% match

Focuses on managing supplier invoices, payments, and expense claims within the finance function.

Payroll Administrator75% match

Manages payroll processing and related financial records for employees.

Finance Administrator80% match

Provides broader administrative and financial support across different departments.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Intuit QuickBooksSAP ConcurSAP softwareMicrosoft AccessOracle DatabaseYardi software

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Processing Information
  • Performing Administrative Activities
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Analyzing Data or Information

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

31%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

98%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

3/5

Medium prep

O*NET Median Salary

£32k

US ref. $40k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Office and Administrative Support

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