Position Summary
Scope of the role:
The Junior Finance Assistant will provide efficient, accurate, and timely administrative support to the Finance team, whilst developing an understanding of how a Finance department operates in the Manufacturing industry
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Assist with the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger and resolve queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Supporting monthly and quarterly stock counts across departments.
- Assisting with month-end closing processes: P&L and balance sheet postings, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Create graphs and charts to illustrate technical reports using computer spreadsheets.
- Providing general support to the finance team on day-to-day tasks.
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records.
- Understand, and work at all times in line with Fives Values and Directives; specifically following the highest standards of health and safety.
- Responsible for all aspects of Data Protection, Information Security and Cyber Security.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested.
Key skills requirements:
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- Able to manage own time and meet tight deadlines.
- A basic understanding of financial and accounting principles. Two years of experience in a junior finance role is desirable but not essential.
- An understanding of month-end/year-end processes and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
- Experience with SAP is desirable, but not essential.
- Minimum of a grade C or above in A-Level Mathematics, or a BTEC qualification in Mathematics (or equivalent).
Personal Attributes:
- Motivated and driven to learn and develop financial skills.
- Organised and focused with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Confident with strong communication skills.
- Good attention to detail.
- Strong mathematical skills.
Benefits:
- 28 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays per year
- Flexi-time scheme to promote work-life balance
- Healthshield healthcare and wellbeing.
- Life assurance scheme (x5 annual salary)
- Perkpal Benefit platform
- Excellent pension scheme
- Eight hours of paid medical appointment leave
- Free secure parking