Finance Assistant (Temp to Perm)

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent motorsport company in Banbury is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant. The role involves supporting the finance team, ensuring compliance and providing financial support for month-end processes. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in financial accounting and be competent in using integrated accounting systems, particularly ERP. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, training opportunities, and social events.

Benefits

Attractive salary

25 days holiday

Training opportunities

Pension salary sacrifice schemes

Paid time off for volunteering

Life assurance

Company discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a financial accounting environment.
• Competent with using a fully integrated accounting system.
• Self-starter with ability to meet specific deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure invoices are matched with Purchase Orders accurately and timely.
• Manage supplier account set-up and reconcile statements.
• Support the weekly and urgent payment request process.

Skills

Financial accounting

Integrated accounting system

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Report creation

Education

Commitment to accounting qualifications

Tools

ERP system (IFS)

Job description

At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant on a temporary to permanent basis to provide support within the Finance team, ensuring compliance with all Prodrive policies and reporting deadlines, and providing financial support to the month-end process.

Key responsibilities

• Work within the AP function, ensuring that all invoices are matched with Purchase Orders and entered into the ERP system (IFS) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Manage supplier account set-up and reconcile supplier statements, ensuring that any discrepancies are investigated by liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
• Review and manage open Purchase Orders including GRNI.
• Support the weekly and urgent payment request process.
• Provide ad-hoc financial support to the Management Accountant and Finance Manager as required.

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience within a financial accounting environment and be competent with using a fully integrated accounting system as well as Microsoft packages including Excel. You will be a self-starter and be motivated to work efficiently as part of a team, to specific deadlines and deliverables, and be able to create financial and nonfinancial reports for operational and executive use. A Commitment to achieve accounting qualifications would be advantageous.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

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