Finance Assistant

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business near Hull is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team. This permanent role offers a salary between £28,000 and £35,000, with responsibilities encompassing accounts receivable, accounts payable, VAT returns, and month-end processes. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, 3 years' finance experience, and a proactive attitude.

Benefits

Employee health insurance

Bonus scheme

32 days annual leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a finance-based role.
• Strong Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables.
• Experience in an international finance environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable including invoicing and credit control.
• Support Accounts Payable processes and reconciliations.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and month-end processes.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Studying towards or qualified in AAT

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

A fast-growing and innovative business based near Hull is currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. On offer is a salary of £28,000 to £35,000 (depending on experience), alongside an excellent benefits package; employee health insurance, bonus scheme, 32 days annual leave which increases with service and more.

As a Finance Assistant, you will be involved in a wide range of finance tasks supporting both UK and international operations, including:

• Managing Accounts Receivable, including invoicing, customer account management, and proactive credit control
  
  
• Supporting Accounts Payable processes, including reconciliations and aged creditor analysis
  
  
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and intercompany postings
  
  
• Helping with VAT return preparation and submission for the UK entity
  
  
• Contributing to the month-end process and preparation of management accounts
  
  
• Playing a key role in ongoing process improvement and system development projects
  
  
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required by the business
  
  

To be successful in this Finance Assistant role, you will ideally have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a finance-based role
  
  
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations, etc.)
  
  
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – confident in liaising with internal and external stakeholders
  
  
• A growth mindset, with a willingness to contribute ideas and improve processes
  
  

Desirable qualities include:

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
  
  
• Exposure to international or multi-entity finance environments
  
  
• Studying towards or qualified in AAT
  
  

This fantastic opportunity is easily commutable from Hull, Beverley, Cottingham, Brough, Anlaby, Willerby, and surrounding East Yorkshire areas. Free parking is available on site.

If you are interested in this Finance Assistant position, simply click the ‘apply’ button now to begin your application, or get in touch to have a confidential conversation.