About the Opportunity
First Ascent is a highly regarded leadership development and consultancy company, working with well-known organisations including Santander, UK Sport, Diageo, and the National Nuclear Laboratory.
They are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join their friendly, high-performing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, motivated, and keen to build experience in finance and business operations within a supportive and flexible working environment
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll support the Finance function across a range of day-to-day and reporting tasks, including:
Daily / Weekly Tasks
- Raising invoices across multiple brands
- Updating cashflow and finance systems
- Paying suppliers and updating Xero accounting software
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Chasing overdue payments where needed
Monthly / Quarterly Tasks
- Month-end and KPI reporting
- Processing expense claims
- Releasing deferred income
- Preparing VAT returns for HMRC
Annual & Ongoing Tasks
- Supporting year-end draft accounts
- Helping prepare social value and carbon footprint reports
- Assisting with budgeting processes
- Contributing ideas to improve finance processes
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience across a broad finance function
- Exposure to reporting, budgeting, and compliance processes
- The chance to develop your skills in Xero and financial systems
- Flexible working hours and a supportive team culture
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
Who They’re Looking For
This role would suit someone who is detail-focused, digitally confident, and keen to learn.
Essential / Useful Skills
- Good time management and organisation
- Experience using Microsoft Office
- Some experience with finance or bookkeeping (desirable, not essential)
- Experience with Xero or similar software (helpful but not required)
Personal Qualities
- Positive, approachable, and team-oriented
- Willing to take ownership and learn new skills
- Good attention to detail
- Comfortable working flexibly and managing varied tasks
Why Join?
- Flexible working hours
- Pension and health plan
- Two paid volunteering days per year
- Company events
- On-site parking
Key Details
Location: Cambridge (CB4 0WS – must be able to commute)
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday (days/hours to be agreed)
