Financial Assistant

Premtech Ltd; Burnham-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering design consultancy based in the UK is seeking a Finance Assistant on a fixed-term basis for at least 6 months. This role involves providing bookkeeping and administrative support to the Business Support Team. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting/bookkeeping and proficiency in using Sage accounting software. The position offers benefits such as a performance-related bonus, private healthcare, and a workplace pension scheme with generous contributions.

Benefits

Annual performance-related company bonus

Workplace pension scheme

Private healthcare

Critical illness insurance

Gym membership

Regular company socials

Additional health benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an accounts/bookkeeping role.
• Qualifications in accounts or finance considered an advantage.
• Experience using Sage accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping.
• Updating working spreadsheets.
• Timesheet reporting.
• Managing the accounts inbox.
• Preparing purchase orders.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Sage accounting software

Microsoft Office (Excel & Word)

Education

Qualifications in accounts or finance

Tools

Sage

Job description

Overview

Premtech Ltd is an engineering design consultancy owned by National Gas, operating three office locations in Ashby‑de‑la Zouch, Ruddington and Warrington. We are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant on a fixed‑term contract (minimum 6 months, potentially extendable to 9 months) to provide bookkeeping and administrative support to our Business Support Team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with day‑to‑day bookkeeping
• Updating working spreadsheets
• Timesheet reporting
• Managing the accounts inbox, including obtaining approval for invoice payments
• Preparing purchase orders and maintaining an approved supplier list
• Accounts filing
• Providing cover for the office manager (e.g., answering the telephone, booking travel)
• Providing other ad‑hoc administrative support as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an accounts/bookkeeping role
• Qualifications in accounts or finance considered an advantage
• Experience using Sage accounting software
• High‑level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word)
• Excellent communication and numeracy skills
• Ability to work independently, with great attention to detail
• Quick learner able to pick up the role during a short handover period

Benefits

• Annual performance‑related company bonus scheme (pro‑rate for FTC)
• Workplace pension scheme with generous company contribution
• Private healthcare for you and your immediate family
• Critical illness and life insurance
• Gym membership
• Regular company socials
• Additional health benefits (free flu jabs, heart health checks)

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.