Finance Administration Assistant

ATA Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK in Burnaston is seeking a Finance Administration Assistant on a fixed-term contract for six months. You will join the Cost Management team and help with finance, accounting and cost-control activities, with training provided.

This entry-level role emphasizes numerical ability, Excel proficiency and attention to detail as you assist with monthly accounting, invoices, cost tracking and data management across the business.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role; no prior finance experience required.
• Strong numeric and analytical abilities.
• Proficient Excel and data handling.
• Willingness to learn and training provided.
• A-levels including Maths preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly accounting activities and cost tracking.
• Prepare and check financial documents, quotes, invoices and cost information.
• Reconcile invoices against original quotes and investigate discrepancies.
• Support cost recovery and claims processes.
• Help prepare monthly accounts and reporting packs.
• Assist with journal preparation and posting.
• Handle cost and finance queries across the business.
• Support purchasing activities, including raising and approving orders.
• Assist with stocktake preparation.
• Maintain accurate records and Excel spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with engineers and finance specialists to resolve queries.
• Support project-specific cost tracking and reporting.

Skills

Excel

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Data management

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

A-levels including Maths

Tools

Excel

Job description

Finance Administration Assistant

Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK | Burnaston | Fixed-Term Contract 6 months | £26,000-£30,000 pro rata

Looking to start your career in finance with one of the world's best-known manufacturers?

Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK is looking for a Finance Administration Assistant to join the Cost Management team at its Burnaston manufacturing plant.

You don't need previous finance experience. If you're strong with numbers, confident using Excel and have a good eye for detail, Toyota will provide the training you need to build your career in finance.

About Toyota

Toyota's Burnaston plant is one of the UK's leading automotive manufacturing sites and has been part of the local community since the early 1990s.

The site is home to more than 2,000 team members and plays an important role in Toyota's European manufacturing operations, producing vehicles for markets around the world.

You'll be joining an established finance team within a highly structured manufacturing environment, gaining practical experience that goes well beyond basic administration.

The Role

As a Finance Administration Assistant, you'll support the Cost Management team across a variety of finance, accounting and cost-control activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Finance Specialists with monthly accounting activities and cost tracking
• Preparing and checking financial documents, quotes, invoices and cost information
• Reconciling invoices against original quotes and investigating discrepancies
• Supporting cost recovery and claims processes
• Helping prepare monthly accounts and reporting packs
• Supporting journal preparation and posting
• Dealing with cost and finance queries from across the business
• Supporting purchasing activities, including raising and approving orders
• Assisting with stocktake preparation
• Maintaining accurate records and Excel spreadsheets
• Working with engineers, finance specialists and other teams to resolve queries
• Supporting project-specific cost tracking and reporting

The role will give you exposure to different areas of finance, including accounting, cost management, reconciliation, cost recovery, purchasing and project finance.

What we're looking for

This is an entry-level opportunity, so previous finance experience isn't essential. Toyota will provide job-specific training.

We're looking for someone with:

• A-levels including Maths, ideally grade A or B
• Strong working knowledge of Excel
• Good numerical and analytical ability
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to collect, organise and manage data accurately
• Good problem-solving skills
• A hands-on attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Drive, enthusiasm and a flexible approach to changing priorities

A full UK driving licence may also be required depending on the area of the Cost Management team you support.

Why Toyota?

This isn't simply an administration role.

It's an opportunity to start building a career in finance inside a world-leading automotive manufacturer, working alongside experienced Finance Specialists and gaining hands-on exposure to real accounting and cost-management processes.

You will receive training, develop your Excel and financial skills and gain experience across multiple areas of the finance function.

If you've got a strong Maths background, enjoy working with numbers and want to get your foot in the door with Toyota, we'd like to hear from you.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation