Finance Assistant - Sherbourne

Compass Group; Sherbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join one of the UK's leading businesses as a Finance Assistant in Sherbourne, where you'll support financial processes in a fast-paced environment. This role offers opportunities for growth, requiring strong numerical skills and a keen eye for detail. You'll be integral in ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards, all while benefiting from a comprehensive perks package.

Benefits

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career growth opportunities

Quick access to Digital GP

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on grocery shopping

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills essential.
• Previous finance experience preferred for effectiveness.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collate and input financial data including invoices and stock values.
• Support analysis of monthly stock data and ensure accurate stock takes.
• Assist in producing timely financial reports and variance analysis.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal abilities

Communication abilities

Organizational skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

SAP

Cognos

BPC systems

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

The Role

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our team in Sherborne. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment, supporting financial processes and providing accurate, timely reporting to drive operational and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collate and input day-to-day financial data including invoice details, stock take data, purchasing, and plate count values

• Support analysis of monthly stock data and ensure accurate stock takes

• Assist in producing timely, accurate financial reports and variance analysis

• Investigate balances and review files in line with agreed procedures

• Prepare and analyse documentation for client reporting and end-of-month processes

• Assist in producing weekly reporting results and client billing documentation

• Ensure all accounting entries comply with Group Accounting Manual

• Complete accounting routines in line with timetables

• Support forecasting and budgeting processes

About You

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Positive attitude and strong team player

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver within agreed timescales

Desirable:

• Knowledge of SAP, Cognos, and BPC systems

• Previous commercial finance experience

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0407/99130001/52748718/SU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!