Finance Assistant

Plowman Craven; Hatching Green; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Performance bonus

Flexible/remote working

Pension contribution

Healthcare benefits

Wellbeing programme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Travel loans

Job summary

Plowman Craven is seeking a Finance Assistant on a fixed-term maternity cover to support day-to-day financial operations, including purchase and sales ledgers and costing systems. You will code supplier invoices, assist with expenses, and help maintain accurate records within established controls.

The role suits someone with finance or accounts administration experience who can handle transactions, queries and supporting day-to-day finance operations, with flexible/remote working based on

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounts administration role, ideally with exposure to purchase ledger, invoice processing or reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining accurate financial records.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident using IT systems and have good general computer skills.
• Proactive approach to work with ability to follow established processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check, process and code supplier invoices.
• Maintain the Purchase Ledger and liaise with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Assist with processing employee expenses and VAT requirements.
• Process and reconcile company credit card transactions.
• Support payment preparation and entry onto banking system.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Skills

Finance admin experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Finance Assistant – Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Role Overview

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across the Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Costing System.

Working within established financial controls and procedures, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support supplier and internal queries, and contribute to the smooth running of the Finance department.

This role would be ideal for someone with previous finance or accounts administration experience who is confident handling financial transactions, maintaining accurate records and supporting day-to-day finance operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Receive, check, process and accurately code supplier invoices using the invoice capture system
• Maintain the Purchase Ledger, liaising with suppliers to resolve outstanding invoices and querie
• Assist with processing employee expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies and HMRC VAT requirements.
• Process and reconcile company credit card transactions.
• Support payment preparation, including entering payments onto the banking system in line with approval procedures and delegated authority.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all supporting documentation is complete and compliant.
• Follow established financial controls, policies and procedures to support audit and reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of finance and business support systems.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance department, including providing cover during periods of absence or peak workloads.
• Assist with ad-hoc finance and administrative tasks as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts administration role, ideally with exposure to purchase ledger, invoice processing or reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and take pride in maintaining accurate financial records.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident using IT systems and have good general computer skills.
• Proactive approach to your work, with the ability to follow established processes and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and are comfortable liaising with suppliers and colleagues across the business.
• A team player who is willing to support colleagues and contribute to the wider Finance function.

Benefits of working at Plowman Craven:

Plowman Craven is a great place to work and offers a range of competitive family friendly benefits including:

• 25 Days Annual Leave – increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays
• Performance related bonus
• Professional membership & development
• Salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme
• Flexible/remote working (role dependent)
• Travel loans & travel cards (Zone 1+2) for London-based roles
• Access to fleet vehicles
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Healthcare benefits
• Wellbeing & mental health programme
• Social activities organised yearly
• Employee owned company held in a Trust for the benefit of employees
• EOT profit sharing scheme
• Octopus electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to early pay

Please note : All benefits outlined above is subject to variations based on the location / country of the advertised role.