Finance Assistant

Recruitment Helpline Ltd; Bromyard; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading British trade manufacturer is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to assist with finance and accounts administration. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of office experience, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. Training will be provided in finance-related tasks. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including a company bonus scheme and enhanced leave.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Long service scheme

Paid medical appointments

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced leave

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Free staff WIFI

Free refreshments

Staff discounts

Access to a trained Mental Health First Aider

Company events

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in an office-based role.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong data entry skills and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Company Accountant in finance administration.
• Process invoices and manage finance inboxes.
• Deal with customer queries regarding invoices.
• Perform data entry and other general administration duties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Education

GCSE in Mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage accounting software

Job description

Overview

Are you a Finance Assistant or have you worked in an office-based role for at least 2 years and looking for a part-time role? Are you eager to learn with a keen eye for detail? If so, we want to hear from you. Although relevant accounts experience would prove advantageous, it is not essential as comprehensive training will be provided.

Location: Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7. Contract: Part Time, Permanent 22.5 to 30 hours per week, Mon to Friday. Salary: Competitive Salary of £25,000 - £28,000 (FTE) dependant on experience.

Benefits

• Company bonus scheme
• Long service scheme
• Up to 10 paid medical appointments per year
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including perks and discounts
• Enhanced leave such as compassionate leave & jury service
• Company pension scheme
• Secure free onsite parking
• Free staff WIFI
• Free refreshments at breaks
• Staff discounts on gifts we manufacture
• Workers committee representation
• Access to a trained Mental Health First Aider
• Company events, casual dress and more

Annual holiday entitlement is 30 days including bank holidays (additional in line with long service scheme). An annual factory shutdown at Christmas accounts for 3-4 days of annual holiday entitlement.

About The Company

A leading & innovative British trade manufacturer of a wide range of corporate & promotional merchandise & beautiful gifts. They design, manufacture, print & finish all of the products they sell on site, with many unique products made from sustainable materials. Based in rural Herefordshire they employ 60 people at their factory in a team that has won many industry awards for their products and services.

Sustainability is at the core of what they do; they are Charter Members of the trade association (the BPMA) with ISO9001 Quality & ISO14001 Environmental certification. They are also Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) registered, members of Made in Britain, corporate supporters of The Woodland Trust & Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. They are also partnered with Ecologi & charitable supporters of The Hope Centre in Bromyard. The company believes in & prides itself in rewarding honesty, hard work, efficiency & creativity.

They are open and inclusive. Different points of view are not only welcomed but encouraged & celebrated.

Job Overview

To assist the Company Accountant in day-to-day finance and accounts administration tasks. Whilst previous accounts experience is desirable, it is not essential. Full training will be provided. The most important qualities we are looking for are a positive attitude, strong aptitude for learning, enthusiasm for developing within the role, and the ability to support the Company Accountant effectively.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Process invoices
• Manage finance inboxes and supplier queries
• Dealing with customers queries on invoices via email & telephone
• Processing credit card payments
• Checking supplier statements to SAGE
• Regular updating of information to both SAGE & our bespoke CRM
• Answering the phone & transferring calls where relevant
• Other general administration duties as required to support the accounts/sales departments
• Data entry

Person Specification

The Finance Assistant should be:

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn
• Naturally good with numbers and able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail
• Calm and confident with an excellent telephone manner, comfortable dealing with both internal colleagues and external customers
• Trustworthy, reliable, and discreet when handling confidential information
• Well organised, with the ability to manage priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• At least 2 years in an office-based role
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Very good IT and computer skills, particularly with spreadsheets
• Ability to prioritise workload and complete accurate data entry

Desirable (but not essential – training will be provided):

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with Sage accounting software
• Some prior bookkeeping or finance-related experience

Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above

Desirable (but not essential – training can be provided):

• AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting or equivalent
• Certificate in Bookkeeping
• Payroll experience

Additional requirements

Desirable:

• Driving license due to location

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.