Hire a finance assistant
A finance assistant manages day-to-day financial operations including bookkeeping, invoice processing, expense tracking, and financial reporting. They keep the financial engine running smoothly so founders and CFOs can focus on strategy.
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What does a finance assistant do?
Key responsibilities you can expect from this role
Process accounts payable and receivable — invoicing, payments, and collections tracking
Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and bank reconciliations in accounting software
Prepare monthly expense reports and assist with budget tracking against forecasts
Support payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements
Assist with VAT filings, tax preparation documentation, and compliance reporting
Prepare financial summaries and dashboards for management review
Skills & tools
What to look for when hiring a finance assistant
Key skills
Tools they use
Finance assistant salary guide
Typical annual salary ranges in Europe (EUR)
Junior
€28,000–€35,000
0–2 years
Mid-level
€36,000–€48,000
2–5 years
Senior
€50,000–€60,000
5+ years
Ranges reflect full-time salaries in Northern & Western Europe. Actual compensation varies by location, company stage, and candidate experience.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about hiring a finance assistant
How it works
From request to hire in 3 simple steps
Tell us what you need
Share your role requirements, team culture, and timeline. We will scope the search and confirm fit within 24 hours.
Meet pre-vetted candidates
We present 3–5 qualified candidates. Each has been screened for skills, motivation, and cultural fit.
Hire with confidence
Interview your top picks and make an offer. Our 30-day guarantee means zero risk if the hire does not work out.
Hiring tips from our team
Advice for finding the right finance assistant
Test accuracy with a practical exercise. Give them a set of transactions with intentional errors and see if they catch them all.
Ask about their experience with your specific accounting software. Switching between platforms has a learning curve that slows the first month.
Verify understanding of European VAT rules if you operate across borders. Cross-border VAT is complex and mistakes are costly.
Look for proactive communication habits. The best finance assistants flag potential cash flow issues before they become emergencies.
What companies say
Feedback from founders who hired through us
Keto Software
€1.7M ARR startup • Hired 4+ positions • Focus on European expansion hires
What we've delivered:
"Working with Herizon has been an absolute turning point for our hiring. They have already helped us successfully bring on board a Growth Marketing Manager and a RevOps Manager, and are now supporting us in finding the right AEs and a Partnership Development Manager. What sets Herizon apart is not only their deep understanding of every role in a revenue organization, but also their ability to truly grasp what we are looking for as if they were part of our own team. They don't just present candidates — they challenge our thinking, help us sort through priorities, and go deep with candidates to ensure we're meeting the right people. I couldn't recommend Herizon highly enough for any company looking to build out their revenue teams with the right people."
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