Finance Assistant

Wireless CCTV Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team in Rochdale. This role offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious individual to support the UK Management Accountant in a hands-on capacity. You will engage in various finance activities, including managing sales orders, preparing monthly accounts, and conducting bank reconciliations. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this company fosters growth and innovation. If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Dental schemes

Employee assistance programs

Pension options with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional finance or similar role is desirable.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas like VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Review new sales orders and ensure correct documentation.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and Board Pack.

Skills

Excel

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Education

AAT Qualification

CIMA or ACCA Progression

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our established team in Rochdale. You will support the UK Management Accountant in the transactional finance team and assist with the monthly management accounts. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious candidate seeking a hands-on role in a growing company.

The Finance Assistant Overview:

1. Review new sales orders to ensure all correct documentation has been collected.
2. Ensure decommission credits and invoices are processed promptly.
3. Distribute daily bank balances and perform bank reconciliations.
4. Assist with the preparation of monthly supplier cost packs.
5. Create and distribute weekly and monthly credit control reports.
6. Support the UK Management Accountant in preparing monthly management accounts and the Board Pack.
7. Provide support to the Purchase Ledger function as needed.
8. Assist with year-end audit preparations by creating audit files.
9. Handle large volumes of complex data and present findings clearly.
10. Monitor the finance email inbox and escalate queries appropriately.
11. Maintain and improve standardised tasks and processes.

The Benefits for a Finance Assistant:

1. Salary up to £27,000 per annum, depending on experience.
2. Training & Development: Continuous support and career development in a private equity-backed environment.
3. Time Off: Starting at 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
4. Health & Wellbeing: Private healthcare, dental schemes, and employee assistance programs.
5. Future Security: Pension options with employer contributions increasing over time.
6. Supportive Environment: Modern, open-plan office fostering inter-department collaboration.

Your Experience as a Finance Assistant:

1. AAT qualification or willingness to progress to CIMA or ACCA.
2. Experience in a transactional finance or similar role is desirable.
3. Proficiency in Excel, including formulas like VLOOKUP.
4. Track record of preparing month-end accounts, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
6. Experience in a high-growth SME environment is a plus.
7. Ability to work autonomously and manage your workload responsibly.
8. Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and adaptability skills.

Who are we?!

Wireless CCTV (WCCTV), founded in 2001, is a market leader in rapidly deployable mobile surveillance systems. We focus on Quality, Innovation, and Customer First values.

In 2021, private equity firm LDC invested significantly in WCCTV, enabling rapid growth in the UK.

We have been recognized in The Independent’s E2E Tech 100 List as one of the UK’s Fastest Growing Technology Companies.

We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to their professional and personal development.

WCCTV is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

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