Finance Assistant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a large manufacturing company in Llantrisant. This role involves managing finance tasks like purchase and sales ledgers while supporting a growing finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude. Salary ranges from £28,000 to £30,000, with additional study support for AAT, CIMA, or ACCA and career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus based on company performance

Study support (AAT/CIMA/ACCA)

20 days holiday + bank holidays

37.5 hours per week with time in lieu for additional hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Confident working independently.
• Keen to learn and develop.
• Previous finance/accounts experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase and sales ledger transactions.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Processing supplier statements.
• Supporting month-end close activities.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Finance/accounts experience

Job description

Finance Assistant - Edwards Business Park
Location: Edwards Business Park | Sector: Manufacturing | Large, well-established company
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 + Study Support (AAT/CIMA/ACCA)

On behalf of our client, a successful and expanding manufacturing business, we are recruiting for a motivated Finance Assistant to join their busy team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving company where your role will develop and grow with the business.

The Role:
As Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of core finance tasks and play a key role in supporting the wider finance team. You'll need to be a self-starter who's comfortable working independently and can take ownership of your workload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions

• Completing bank reconciliations

• Processing and reconciling supplier statements

• Supporting with month-end close activities

• Assisting with other ad hoc finance duties as needed

The Person:

• Confident working independently with strong organisational skills

• A proactive, "can-do" attitude - someone who takes initiative

• Previous finance/accounts experience (manufacturing sector experience is advantageous but not essential)

• Keen to learn and develop within a large business environment

The Opportunity:
This role not only offers variety and responsibility from day one but also comes with the chance to progress. Over the next year, you'll have the opportunity to take on more advanced duties as you grow within the finance team. To support your development, our client offers full AAT, CIMA, or ACCA study support.

What's on Offer:

• Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

• Bonus scheme - based on company performance

• Study support (AAT/CIMA/ACCA)

• 37.5 hours per week - if you work additional hours, you can request time in lieu

• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with tenure; no Christmas shut down)

• Notice period: 4 weeks

• A supportive and friendly working environment

• Genuine career development opportunities

Next Steps:
Please apply below.
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st September
1-stage interview process