Finance Assistant - 18 Month FTC

SF Recruitment; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an interim Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team in Mansfield. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the finance department with a variety of tasks, including processing invoices, performing reconciliations, and liaising with other departments. With a focus on teamwork and attention to detail, the ideal candidate will thrive in a busy environment and contribute to the company's success. Enjoy a hybrid working arrangement and a supportive workplace culture that values employee wellbeing and community involvement.

Benefits

Paid Volunteering Days

Discount Platform

Car Parking

Wellbeing Resources

Life Insurance

Pension Schemes

Birthday Holiday

Holiday Purchase

CPD Support

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in finance department.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Department processing requirements.
• Prepare and check journals for accounts posting.

Skills

Finance Department Experience

Accounting Knowledge

Excel Proficiency

Good Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Education

Accounting & Finance Degree

AAT Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Systems

Job description

SF Recruitment is currently recruiting for an interim Finance Assistant to support a business in Mansfield on an 18-month FTC.

Department:

Finance

Contract type:

Temporary - 18 months

Hours:

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (35 hours a week)

Role responsibilities include:

1. Work with other Finance Assistants to achieve processing requirements of the Finance Department.
2. Download the company's bank account information using Internet banking.
3. Perform daily downloads, allocating customer receipts to accounts.
4. Prepare and check journals for posting into the accounts system, including uploading from team members.
5. Code, log, and batch supplier invoices for weekly payment runs.
6. Produce accurate daily treasury worksheets.
7. Check, prepare, and process treasury documentation.
8. Carry out daily reconciliations on control accounts and the company's bank account.
9. Liaise with other departments regarding transaction queries.
10. Prepare controlled stationery for delivery to branches.
11. Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Candidate requirements:

1. At least 3 years' experience working in a finance department.
2. Experience performing various financial tasks.
3. Good computer literacy and familiarity with systems.
4. Knowledge of accounting systems and proven accounting knowledge.
5. Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft packages; an Excel test may be required.
6. Good oral and written communication skills.
7. Friendly, positive attitude, reliable, and methodical with attention to detail.
8. Team player with the ability to meet deadlines and multitask in a busy environment.
9. An accounting & finance degree or AAT qualification, with experience in a regulated environment, is advantageous.

What we offer:

• 35-hour working week.
• Hybrid working arrangements where applicable.
• Engagement events, community involvement, and charity partnerships.
• Paid volunteering days, sustainability initiatives, and wellbeing resources.
• Discount platform, car parking, GP line, electric car scheme, free will writing, cycle to work, and more.
• Benefits include paid menopause leave, pension schemes, birthday holiday, holiday purchase, life insurance, CPD support, and recognition as a best employer.

Additional information:

If successful, background checks, references, and record checks are required before employment.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today!