Finance Assistant

AG Barr; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturer in Cumbernauld seeks a Finance Assistant to manage vehicle fleet compliance and assist in finance operations. This role requires strong analytical abilities and proficiency in ERP systems, particularly JD Edwards. Candidates should have experience with databases, effective communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. Competitive salary and inclusive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Uncapped bonus linked to business performance

Defined contribution Pension

Up to 34 days holiday

Healthcare Cash Plan

Flexible benefits (gym memberships, etc.)

Free AG Barr products during working hours

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems essential for the role.
• Experience in maintaining spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to write clear and concise business emails.

Responsibilities

• Manage the motor insurance database for company vehicles.
• Administer the company car leased vehicles database.
• Generate and distribute manual invoices for multiple departments.

Skills

Proficient in ERP systems

Experience with spreadsheets and databases

Effective communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Cumbernauld

Contract and working pattern:

Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None?

Lets Grow!!!

We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter!

Employing around 850 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours.

At our core is IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste.

We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There's never been a better time to join us!

What we’re looking for…

A versatile and highly organised individual to join our dynamic Shared Service Centre as a Finance Assistant. While the primary focus of this role will be to manage all aspects of our company vehicle fleet, ensuring we remain legally compliant and adequately insured at all times, this position offers a unique opportunity for broader involvement in our finance operations. As our finance assistant you’ll be an integral part of our multi-skilled Finance team, where you will look after essential financial and administrative tasks. We think this blended role would be suitable for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a varied environment and is keen to develop a diverse skill set within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Manage and maintain the motor insurance database (”MID”) to ensure all company vehicles are correctly insured, providing summaries of vehicle numbers to insurers
• Administer the company car leased vehicles database, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Administer the hired car & vans vehicles database, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Managing pool cars for the Fleet of vehicles
• Ensure compliance with the Road Traffic Act, Operator Licence, and all relevant Transport Legislation
• Coordinate and summarise Private Fuel Mileage returns for salary deduction purposes by HR

• Generate and distribute Manual Invoices for multiple departments across the business
• Support the Purchase to Pay cycle by generating Purchase Orders for all Finance team expenditure
• Oversee all communications and serve as the principal point of contact for our insurance partners
• Tax - supporting the Tax lead with fundamental VAT checks, particularly relating to our customer and supplier onboarding process
• Treasury - supporting the Treasury lead with daily banking reporting, which is integral to the reconciliation of cash

What you’ll bring…

• A working knowledge of ERP systems is essential (AG Barr utilises JD Edwards)
• Proven experience in developing, maintaining, and updating spreadsheets and databases - through the implementation and optimisation of spreadsheet formulas - to track operational metrics, project progress and financial data
• A demonstrated ability to write clear, concise and professional business emails
• Demonstrated success in communicating clearly and effectively with diverse audiences, and the ability to build rapport and collaborate with colleagues at all levels
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy through regular audits and reconciliation processes - particularly concerning the maintenance of vehicle records
• Experience in preparing and delivering data-driven presentations to various audiences, including senior management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify key insights
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Activities such as raising Purchase Orders and supporting the Purchase to Pay process

What we offer…

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

• Uncapped bonus linked to business performance
• Defined contribution Pension
• Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
• Flexible holiday trading
• Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
• Annual salary review
• Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content

And much more!

To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!

Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Latest closing date for applications is 8th December

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so apply now!