Finance Assistant

Littelfuse; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronic components manufacturer is seeking a Finance Assistant to support financial operations. Responsibilities include managing the Purchase Ledger, ensuring timely supplier payments, and assisting with financial close activities. The ideal candidate will be AAT Level 2 qualified, possess strong attention to detail, and have proficiency in MS Excel. Join a team that values growth, collaboration, and diverse perspectives in a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years’ finance experience.
• Familiar with financial systems.
• Self-motivated and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Purchase Ledger and process payments.
• Support monthly and quarterly financial close activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Assist with audits by providing documentation.
• Collaborate with finance team members.
• Perform additional finance tasks as required.

Skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical problem-solving

Good communication skills

Education

AAT Level 2 qualified

Tools

JDE

Sage 200

Job description

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid‑Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

As a Finance Assistant , you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of Carling UK & Embed. You will manage the Purchase Ledger, ensure timely supplier payments, and assist with monthly and quarterly financial close activities. You will also contribute to reporting, audit support, and international trade compliance, ensuring accurate and efficient financial processes.

About the Job:

• Administer the Purchase Ledger, including coding and posting invoices, processing payments, and reporting on aged creditors and expenditure.
• Support monthly and quarterly financial close, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, weekly bank reconciliations, and maintaining system FX rates.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports, including shipping schedules, inventory in transit, intercompany balances, sales revenue analysis, commissions, on‑time delivery, and freight costs.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate financial documentation.
• Collaborate with the Credit Controller and other finance team members as needed.
• Perform additional finance tasks as required to support business objectives.

About You:

• At least AAT Level 2 qualified with 1‑2 years’ finance experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel and familiar with financial systems (experience with JDE or Sage 200 is a plus).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Analytical and able to solve problems efficiently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated, reliable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise.

Our Core Values – Respect, Customer Focus, Agility, Collaboration – support us in our mission to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of our customers’ products that use electrical energy.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.

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