Finance Assistant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing business in Pontyclun seeks a Finance Assistant on a fixed-term contract until February 2026, with high potential for permanent employment. Ideal for those with transactional finance experience, it offers a flexible, supportive workplace valuing work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Friendly finance team

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar finance/accounts assistant role.
• Confident user of Xero.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and managing payments.
• Raising sales invoices and maintaining accurate customer records.
• Regularly reconciling bank transactions across multiple accounts.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in finance/accounts assistant role

Tools

Xero

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Fixed-Term Contract until February 2026 - Likely to Become Permanent

Pontyclun | Manufacturing Sector
Full-time or part-time considered | Flexible hours to suit family/school commitments
Interviews taking place next week
Exclusive to Yolk Recruitment

Yolk Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively with a respected manufacturing business based in Pontyclun, who are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant on a fixed-term contract until February 2026, with strong potential to go permanent.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with experience in transactional finance looking for a flexible, supportive working environment where work-life balance is truly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger: Processing supplier invoices, managing payments, and handling queries

Sales Ledger: Raising sales invoices and maintaining accurate customer records

Bank Reconciliation: Regularly reconciling bank transactions across multiple accounts

Credit Control: Monitoring aged debt and assisting with collections

Using Xero to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records

What We're Looking For:

Prior experience in a similar finance/accounts assistant role

Confident and capable user of Xero

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Proactive, organised, and able to manage tasks independently

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What's on Offer:

Flexible working hours to accommodate school runs and family life

Friendly, down-to-earth finance team in a growing manufacturing business

Supportive environment with the potential for a permanent position