Finance Administrator Assistant

Corestone Talent; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Corestone Talent is recruiting a Finance Administration Assistant in Hengoed, South Wales. You will join a busy finance team, handling daily banking, supplier setup, and data entry in the accounting system.

The role offers exposure to month-end processes, audits, reporting, and process improvements, with a collaborative, supportive team culture and opportunities to develop accounting qualifications. Ideal candidates are proactive, highly organised, able to multitask, with strong Excel/Office

Qualifications

• Finance background or experience in a financial/admin role.
• Proactive and well-organised with ability to collaborate in a team.
• Strong Excel/Office skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and develop accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support daily banking activities and payment approvals.
• Set up new suppliers and maintain supplier records.
• Update financial data in the accounting system.
• Assist with month-end processes, bank statements, reporting and reconciliations.
• Support audit preparation and respond to information requests.
• Prepare financial and statistical reports.
• Assist with finance projects, systems and process improvements.
• Provide general administrative support across the finance function.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Accounting qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance Administration Assistant

Location: Hengoed, South Wales (on site)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Are you organised, detail-oriented and looking to develop your career in finance?

We're recruiting a Finance Administration Assistant to join an established and supportive finance team within a successful, growing organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a finance background who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy and wants to play an important role in the smooth running of a busy finance function.

The Role

Working closely with the Senior Accountant and wider finance team, you'll be responsible for a range of financial administration and operational accounting activities, including:

• Supporting daily banking activities and payment approvals.
• Setting up new suppliers and maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Updating and maintaining financial data within the accounting system.
• Assisting with month-end processes, including bank statements, reporting and reconciliations.
• Supporting audit preparation and responding to information requests.
• Preparing financial and statistical reports.
• Assisting with finance projects, systems and process improvements.
• Providing general administrative support across the finance function.

About You

We're looking for someone who is proactive, organised and enjoys working as part of a team.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in finance, accounts or financial administration.
• An accounting-related degree or be studying towards an accounting qualification AAT, ACCA, CIMA.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A positive, enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn.

What's on Offer?

• £30,000 - £35,000 salary
• Opportunity to develop your skills across a varied finance function.
• Exposure to accounting processes, reporting, audits and systems.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• The chance to contribute to continuous improvement and take on additional responsibilities.