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Looking for a finance role within a genuinely values-led organisation, where flexibility is built in and office time is purposeful, not excessive? This is a well-established, multi-office professional services organisation known for its strong standards and supportive culture. They're looking for a Finance Executive to support financial operations in a role that offers ownership, variety and exposure beyond pure processing. This position offers a 35-hour week, a flexible working culture and a minimum of just 2 days in the office. That balance means meaningful collaboration, visibility with senior stakeholders and team connection, without unnecessary presenteeism. Finance is respected here. You'll be part of the operational picture, not just handling transactions. Why this role? • Hybrid working - minimum 2 days in the office * 35-hour full-time week * Flexible culture * Exposure to month-end, budgeting and KPI reporting * Involvement in system improvements and automation projects * Opportunity to support senior stakeholders * A stable, values-led organisation with high professional standards This is a business that prioritises accountability, integrity and doing things properly, internally as well as externally. What you will be doing You'll support the Head of Finance and wider team across core finance operations, controls and reporting. • High-volume invoice processing and supplier reconciliations * Accruals, prepayments and expense management * Bank reconciliations and cashflow support * VAT returns and journal postings * Support with monthly management accounts and KPI reporting * Financial support to Department Heads and Team Leaders * Maintaining strong financial data across internal systems There's also scope to improve processes and strengthen controls; this isn't just a transactional role. What we're looking for • The ideal candidate will be studying towards an AAT qualification, however if you consider yourself qualified by experience, you will be considered. * At least two years' experience in a finance or accounts role * Strong exposure to accounts payable and month-end processes * Confident Excel skills * Highly organised with strong attention to detail * Professional, discreet and comfortable supporting stakeholders If you want a finance role where flexibility is genuine, standards are high, and your contribution is valued, this is worth serious consideration. Apply today for immediate consideration, or contact Natalie Marshall for a confidential conversation

Rewards and Benefits on Offer; • Full time and permanent opportunity, • Immediate start date, • Competitive starting salary, • Employee Assistance programme, • Long service awards, • Seasonal shut down, • Hybrid working after successful probation The Company you will be working for; MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search for an experienced accounts payable/receivable assistant to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response. The Role you will be doing; • Supports AP and AR Ledgers for all UK companies., • Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and customers., • Ensure integrity of financial systems, policies, and processes., • Supports a culture where finance is a service function that adds value and is not seen as a business overhead., • Provides general accounting support to the finance leadership team., • Able to work and support across a range of financial functions and responsibilities., • Maintains process controls and account reconciliations., • Flexibility to work across finance functions., • Resolves queries and problems with suppliers, customers, or documentation in a timely fashion., • Processing of supplier invoices and payment runs., • Processing customer receipts and dealing with account queries., • Ensure internal processes and procedures are followed at all times., • Collate AP and AR metrics such as invoice failure types, • Prepare weekly ledger reporting complete with variance analysis and commentary., • Supporting the finance team with monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial processes, ledgers, records, and controls., • Liaising with internal departments to support on supplier and customer queries., • Assisting the Finance Manager with external audit requirements., • Providing financial / variance analysis as required. About You; QBE or AAT qualified. Proficient ERP / IT skills. Ability to develop positive working relationships. Good communication skills – both written and verbal. An analytical, challenging mindset. Attention to detail. Problem-solving, can-do attitude. Commercial and business awareness. Deadline-orientated and an ability to stick to time constraints. Process orientated, suggests and implements process improvements