Finance Assistant

Page Personnel; Slough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible temporary position

Experience in industrial/manufacturing

Job summary

Page Personnel in Slough is seeking a Finance Assistant to support invoicing, data entry, and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment. The role involves assisting with month-end tasks and collaboration with the accounting team to maintain accurate records.

Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, experience in finance, proficiency with accounting software and Excel, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience in an accounting or finance environment, ideally within industrial/manufacturing.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and handle payment queries efficiently.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with data entry and financial record maintenance.
• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting tasks.
• Prepare financial documents and reports as required.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide administrative support to the accounting and finance team.
• Handle general financial queries from internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting principles

Accounting environment experience

Accounting software proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Independence and teamwork

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A company in the industrial and manufacturing industry based in Slough.

Job Description

• Process invoices and handle payment queries efficiently.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with data entry and financial record maintenance.
• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting tasks.
• Prepare financial documents and reports as required.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide administrative support to the accounting and finance team.
• Handle general financial queries from internal and external stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

• A strong understanding of basic accounting principles and processes.
• Experience working in an accounting or finance environment, ideally within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in financial tasks.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer

• Hourly rate of £16.00 to £19.00, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary position offering flexibility and valuable experience in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Opportunity to work in a professional finance environment in Slough.