Finance Assistant

Acorn Stairlifts UK; Steeton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & pension

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Investors in People accreditation

Company events

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Acorn Stairlifts is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Cashbook team at our Steeton headquarters. You will be responsible for posting payments and receipts with high accuracy and speed, supporting month-end processes and maintaining clear financial records.

The role offers a 37.5 hour week, a salary of £26,000, and an induction program. We value accuracy, commitment, and teamwork, with a range of staff benefits including healthcare, pension, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance or accounting role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Experience of SAP ideal but not essential as full training is given.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to display the Acorn Values.

Responsibilities

• Post payments and receipts quickly and accurately.
• Ensure month-end deadlines are met.
• Maintain cashbook records and reconciliations.
• Support cashbook team with ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Prioritisation

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Acorn values

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are currently looking for an Finance Assistant to join our Cashbook team within our Finance department at our Headquarters in Steeton (West Yorkshire, UK)

The purpose of the role is to ensure that all payments and receipts are posted quickly, efficiently and at the highest levels of accuracy

Salary: £26,000 (subject to experience)

Standard Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm (37.5 hours a week)

Comprehensive induction and training

Investors in People accredited employer

Healthcare and pension schemes

Free on-site parking & great transport links to Leeds, Bradford & Skipton

Subsidised on-site canteen

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

Refer-a-friend bonus – earn up to £100!

Key Performance Indicators:

Month end deadlines

Key transactions processed within 3 working days

Skills and Experience:

Proven experience working in a finance or accounting role

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry

Experience of SAP ideal but not essential as full training is given

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Must be able to display the Acorn Values

OUR VALUES

• Quality of the products we make and sell and the service we provide
• Unity Working together as one team
• Integrity Acting responsibly and honestly to deliver on our promises
• Caring About our customers, each other and the wider community
• Ambition Taking Pride in all we do and striving to improve

We Recognise Your Efforts

Acorn Achievers: Monthly awards scheme with £100 vouchers for winners and £50 vouchers for runners-up.

Recommend a Friend: Earn up to £100 if your referral joins Acorn.

All recruitment communications will come solely from our internal Recruitment Team at Acorn Stairlifts.

Please note: this position may close early if we receive a high volume of qualified applications. To ensure ample consideration, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Proven experience working in a finance or accounting roleExcellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entryExperience of SAP ideal but not essential as full training is givenAbility to prioritize tasks and meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills