Finance Assistant

Airedale by Modine; Rawdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading thermal management company in the UK is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records and processing transactions. The role involves responsibilities such as recording invoices, processing employee expenses, and assisting with financial reports. Ideal candidates will have AAT Level 3/4 qualification, experience in finance roles, and proficiency in SAP and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years experience in a similar finance or accounts role.
• Experience using ERP/accounting systems.
• Familiarity with international business transactions.

Responsibilities

• Recording, matching and coding supplier invoices accurately.
• Processing employee expenses according to policy.
• Assist in raising customer invoices and credit notes.

Skills

Strong understanding of accounting principles

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Experience using SAP

Education

AAT Level 3/4 qualification or equivalent

Studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World . Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. Our Airedale by Modine brand is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative thermal management solutions for data centers, clean rooms, hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical environments.

Trusted as The Critical Cooling Specialists, Airedale by Modine has decades of experience providing efficient, flexible end-to-end cooling solutions that work smarter, not harder, to deliver more cooling for less power. With manufacturing facilities in Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S., we re scaling up across the world to support an ever-growing demand for our solutions. That s where you come in .

The Role

To support the Accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports. The Finance Assistant will contribute to the efficient running of the accounting function, ensuring compliance with company procedures, internal controls, and statutory regulations within a global manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Recording, matching and coding supplier invoices accurately in SAP in accordance with the general ledger and cost centre structure
• Processing employee expenses accurately and diligently in accordance with the employee expenses policy.
• Setting up new and existing vendor accounts in accordance with Modine policies
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist in raising customer invoices and credit notes and monitoring aged debtors.
• Assist in credit control and reconciling customer accounts in a timely manner
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve accounting-related queries.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and post cash receipts and payments on a daily basis
• Prepare month end bank reconciliations for the management accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Support both internal and external audit preparation preparing necessary documentation and ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure compliance with Modine s internal controls and corporate reporting standards.
• Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Provide administrative support to the Management Accountant, UK Accounting Manager and wider accounts team.

Required Education & Qualifications

• AAT Level 3/4 qualification or equivalent (or working towards).
• Minimum 1 3 years experience in a similar finance or accounts role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with international business transactions (multi-currency, VAT, import/export).
• Studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA).