Finance Assistant

Athwal Resourcing Ltd; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Athwal Resourcing Ltd, partnering with a UK subsidiary of a well-established international organisation, is recruiting a Finance Assistant to join the finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Director. This is a full-time, office-based role in Kidderminster.

You'll gain broad exposure across the department, work closely with an experienced Finance Director, and develop your career through hands-on experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger, controls and payroll.

Qualifications

• Experience across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control.
• Strong reconciliation skills.
• Good Excel skills.
• Experience with an ERP/accounting system; Dynamics 365 BC would be an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• The ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, payments and supplier account reconciliations.
• Support payment runs and maintain accurate supplier records.
• Process employee expenses and mileage claims.
• Raise customer invoices and maintain the sales ledger.
• Manage credit control and customer accounts.
• Allocate customer receipts and process intercompany transactions.
• Support contract and project invoicing.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end reporting and year-end audit preparation.
• Maintain daily cash reporting.
• Assist payroll administration.
• Build relationships across the wider business.
• Support process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Sales Ledger

Credit Control

Excel

ERP experience

Dynamics 365 BC

Attention to detail

Organisation

Prioritisation

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Athwal Resourcing is partnering with the UK subsidiary of a well-established international organisation to recruit a Finance Assistant to join its finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Director.

This newly created position offers the opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage in its development. As the finance function continues to evolve and strengthen, you'll gain broad exposure across the entire department whilst working closely with an experienced Finance Director who is committed to developing and mentoring their team.

If you're looking for a role that offers genuine variety rather than being confined to one area of finance, this is an excellent opportunity to build a well-rounded finance career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

This is a full-time, office-based role in Kidderminster, providing the opportunity to work closely with the Finance Director and the wider business, build strong working relationships and develop your skills through hands-on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger & Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices, payments and supplier account reconciliations
• Support payment runs and maintain accurate supplier records
• Process employee expenses and mileage claims

Sales Ledger & Credit Control

• Raise customer invoices and maintain the sales ledger
• Manage credit control and customer accounts
• Allocate customer receipts and process intercompany transactions
• Support contract and project invoicing

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month-end reporting and year-end audit preparation
• Maintain accurate financial records and daily cash reporting

Payroll & Business Support

• Assist with payroll administration
• Build strong relationships across the wider business
• Support process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function

What You'll Bring

You'll already have experience within a varied finance role and be looking to broaden your exposure whilst continuing to develop your career.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control
• Strong reconciliation skills
• Good Excel skills
• Experience using an ERP or integrated accounting system. Dynamics Business Central would be an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
• The ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Join?

• Gain exposure across the full finance function rather than specialising in one area
• Work directly with an experienced Finance Director who is passionate about developing people
• Be part of a growing business investing in its UK finance team
• Play a key role in improving processes and supporting the continued development of the finance function
• Enjoy genuine career development within a collaborative and supportive environment

What's on Offer

• 30,000 - 35,000 salary
• Genuine career development opportunities
• Broad exposure across the full finance function
• Full-time, office-based role
• Free parking