Finance Associate

Randstad Delivery; Llandarcy; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Associate to work with numerical and financial data in Neath. The role requires strong IT skills, particularly in MS Office, and previous experience in finance. This position offers a mix of office and remote work, competitive pay, and opportunities for progression. The initial contract is for 6 months with the potential for extension or a permanent role.

Benefits

35 days paid holiday including Bank Holidays

Exclusive online services with discounts

On the job training

Employee Assistance programme access

Qualifications

• Driving licence and access to own vehicle is compulsory.
• Previous experience in handling financial data is required.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process BACS and CHAPS payments within the team.
• Conduct reconciliation on expenses and accounts payable.
• Maintain and monitor the Accounts Payable ledger.
• Process business expenses accurately.
• Conduct month end activity for financial reconciliation.

Skills

Strong IT literacy, especially with MS Office

Experience with numerical and financial data

Good written and verbal communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Attention to detail

Team player attitude

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Are you experienced working with numerical data? Do you have experience with financial information? Are you based in or around Neath?

We have an initially temporary role available working with a banking and payments team. The successful applicant will be someone with prior experience working with numerical and financial data and considers themselves to be a team player, highly organised and IT literate.

Role: Finance Associate

Location: Neath, Wales

Work arrangement: X2 days office based and X3 days work from home. However, as month end approaches, please be prepared to be flexible with office working.

Rate: £14.22ph (£27,000 per annum)

Contract length: 6 months initially with the view to extend and/or offer a permanent position.

Shift patterns: 36.5 hours per week: Mon-Thu 08:30-16:45 and Fri 08:30-15:45

45 minute unpaid break per day

Start: ASAP but pending the result of a medical assessment which does include a drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Working within the Banking and Payments team, processing BACS and CHAPS payments
• Conducting reconciliation on expenses and accounts payable
• Processing business expenses
• Using MS Excel and SAP to input data accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining, updating and monitoring the Accounts Payable ledger
• Carrying out hedging activity against foreign currency
• Conducting month end activity to reconcile financial activity within the department

Essential requirements

• Driving licence and access to own vehicle (due to the nature of the site this is compulsory)
• Strong IT literacy especially with MS Office, including MS Excel
• Experience with in-house systems (SAP would be an advantage)
• Previous experience working with numerical and financial data, whether in an employment or academic capacity
• Good written and verbal communication skill
• Flexibility and adaptability towards attending the office more often as required to suit the business needs
• High attention to detail and strong organisational capability
• Ability to act as a team player as well as upon own initiative

Benefits

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday (35 days per annum, including Bank Holidays)
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300 for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Free Access to Employee Assistance programme for Mental, Physical and Financial support
• On the job training alongside established individuals in the industry

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.