Actemium Automation Hampshire - Finance Assistant

Actemium UK; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and engineering firm in Waterlooville is seeking a Finance Assistant to ensure the smooth functioning of finance operations. You will manage financial records, support budgeting and reporting processes, and assist in collaboration with the management team. Ideal candidates will have a finance background, strong analytical skills, and a good understanding of financial principles. The role offers a competitive salary of £31,500 - £33,000 with additional benefits.

Benefits

Share Scheme

Pension

Bonus

Private Healthcare

Healthshield

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Business Partner with monthly reporting.
• Manage JV Partnership Accounts and prepare financial statements.
• Assist with auditing activities and budget preparations.

Skills

AAT Level 1 or 2

Double-entry bookkeeping

Analytical accounting skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join Actemium Automation Hampshire, part of VINCI Energies, and become a valuable member of our expert finance team delivering essential support to strategic and innovative engineering projects. As a Finance Assistant youwill play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our finance operations, supporting our business unit engaged in critical projects for regulated industries.

Salary: £31,500 - £33,000 per annum + Share Scheme + Pension + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Healthshield + Benefits

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Working Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Support the Finance Business Partner (FBP) in the smooth and efficient running of the Finance Function to enable prompt completion of monthly reporting and provide the Senior Leadership Team with up-to-date information that affects decision making that will drive this growing business forward.

Responsibilities:

Financial Record Keeping of JV Partnership Accounts (TAP Accounts)

All aspects of accounting relating to JV Partnership including:

• Sales Ledger- raise invoices and credit control.
• Purchase Ledger (2 vendors – Cougar & TCS) – raise invoices and reconcile accounts.
• Processing of all bank payments and bank reconciliations.
• Preparation of accurate monthly management accounts to a strict deadline.
• Preparation of Year End Partnership Tax Return (nil return).
• Quarterly VAT Returns
• Perform Credit Checks for New TAP Customers (Cougar)

Other Financial Reporting:

• Completion of ONS statistical returns.
• Preparation of, and reporting on, management information as requested: Preparation of budgets and any other financial forecasting or reports as requested by Finance Business Partners and Business Unit General Managers.
• Assisting in the collation of data for the annual audit as and when needed.
• Assist in the collation of data for Quarterly reporting regarding HR, Finance and Environment
• Assist in the preparation of monthly customer billing

Administration:

• Monitoring all insurance policies to ensure that adequate levels of cover are maintained, considering statutory obligations and customer requirements, liaison with insurance brokers and others as necessary.
• General administrative duties associated with the running of a commercial undertaking and any other tasks commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.
• Preparation of Support BU database reconciliation reports as and when needed.

General:

• Participating in team/staff meetings.
• Participating in collaborative review and planning with other members of the Finance and Management Team and all staff when required.
• Working collaboratively with Management Team to maximise administrative and other support available to the company.
• Create and maintain analytical reports to ensure up to date information is provided to the FBP and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Assist the FBP and Finance & Admin Team with other duties as the business requires

The Person:

• AAT Level 1 or 2 (minimum), or at least 3 years of recent experience in a finance role.
• A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and journals.
• Analytical accounting skills.
• Experience working with SAP is beneficial but not essential.

Key personal competencies:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to take on new skills and knowledge.
• Good time-management skills, able to demonstrate a structured, methodical approach to workload.
• Delivers a good quality of work, and a right-the-first-time approach to all aspects of work.
• An eye for detail, focused on quality and accuracy, without compromising deadlines.
• Ability to use sound judgement to ensure appropriate messages are delivered.
• Willing to seek appropriate assistance when required.
• A highly self-motivated, enthusiastic individual, with good team working skills.
• Good aptitude to learn from and influence others.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels is essential.
• Holds accountable for own work.
• Ability to balance own objectives with those of the Company and other employees.
• Maintain a professional appearance and approach to colleagues and customers.

Please note - that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Please note -applications submitted between 22 December and 4 January will be reviewed starting from 5 January.