Senior Finance Assistant

Michael Page; Crewe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Crewe, renowned for its dynamic working environment, seeks a Senior Finance Assistant. This role involves supervising financial operations, preparing financial reports, and providing guidance to junior staff. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, professional development support, and significant opportunities for progression within the company.

Benefits

Comprehensive study package

Pension scheme

Onsite working environment

Opportunity for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance or billing operations role in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in supervising or mentoring a small team.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily financial operations and ensure process alignment.
• Oversee preparation and review of financial reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Financial systems understanding

Analytical mindset

Proactive problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

AAT/CIMA/ACCA qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Suitable for an AAT/CIMA/ACCA studier, or someone with equivalent experience! Excellent progression available!

Client Details

Join one of Crewe's largest and most respected employers, based in state-of-the-art offices and offering a dynamic, people-focused environment.

Description

• Supervise daily financial operations, ensuring all processes align with company policies.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial reports and reconciliations.
• Oversee completion of monthly billing cycles, ensuring all orders are processed and invoices are accurately raised
• Collaborate with customer service teams to resolve billing disputes
• Monitor compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with other departments to address financial queries and provide necessary guidance.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements within the finance department.
• Provide training and support to junior team members to enhance their skillset.
• Collaborate with external auditors during audits and ensure timely resolution of any finding

Profile

The successful Senior Finance Assistant should have:

• Proven experience in a finance or billing operations role, within a fast-paced business environment - Essential
• Interested in supervising or mentoring a small team - Essential
• Strong understanding of financial systems and reporting procedures - Essential
• Analytical mindset with a proactive attitude toward problem-solving - Essential
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally - Essential
• Be studying towards relevant financial qualification, or have equivalent experience - Essential

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of 28,000- 35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive study package to support professional development.
• Pension scheme
• Onsite working in Crewe, fostering teamwork and collaboration
• Fantastic opportunity for progression