Finance Assistant

Talent-UK Ltd; West Morton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance consulting company in West Morton is seeking a Finance Assistant to support their growing business. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, payroll preparation, and general administrative support. This is a permanent, full-time position with a salary range of £26k-30k and includes robust training and benefits.

Benefits

Pension (Nest)

20 days holiday + statutory holidays

Various training events

Company events

Free Parking

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• Proficient in accounting principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of the Construction Industry Scheme.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager with finance and administrative tasks.
• Handle bookkeeping and finance administration.
• Assist with preparation of payroll information.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Accountancy qualifications (AAT Level 3 or equivalent)

5 years relevant experience

Tools

BrightPay

Sage 50

QuickBooks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant

Location: Keighley BD21

Salary: £26k-30k, Full time, 37.5 hours.

Employment Type: Permanent.

Talent-UK Limited are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our clients fast‑growing and vibrant company to provide support across their group of businesses. This role requires a diligent, organised, and enthusiastic finance professional with experience in both finance and office administration, to provide essential support to our construction teams. It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who is ready to take on a challenge and grow with a business that is moving forward quickly.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organised finance professional with an excellent telephone manner, exceptional organisational and communication skills, and strong attention to detail, able to manage tasks efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Finance Manager with a variety of finance and administrative tasks, including
• Bookkeeping and finance administration across all elements of accounts.
• Assisting with purchase and sales ledgers.
• Preparation of payroll information.
• Assist with providing relevant Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) information.
• Monthly PAYE deductions.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Processing expense claims.
• Producing quarterly VAT returns.
• Preparing monthly management accounts.
• Weekly revenue reporting.
• Managing stock records.
• Handling ad hoc queries to support the Directors, Finance Manager, and wider team.
• Providing day‑to‑day administration support to the Directors / Finance Manager and team.
• Handling incoming and outgoing calls in a professional and courteous manner.
• General office management and administration: Creating and maintaining organised digital and paper filing systems, including confidential documentation.

Qualifications

• Able to hit the ground running and manage multiple priorities.
• Accountancy qualifications ideally AAT Level 3 (or equivalent), OR a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
• Experience of using BrightPay payroll system.
• Previous experience in a busy office / accounts role.
• Experience with Sage 50 and QuickBooks accounting software.
• Experience working within a business with turnover of £4m+.
• Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Word and Excel (or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills with a methodical, process‑led approach.
• Clear and confident communicator with a professional telephone manner.
• Strong administration and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Enjoys working in a fast‑paced, growing environment.
• Ambitious, aspirational, and eager to grow with the business.

Extra Details

• Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
• Pension (Nest).
• 20 days holiday + stats.
• Various training events and courses.
• Company events.
• Free Parking.
• Lovely modern office.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. Your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so.

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