Job title: Finance Assistant

Location: Loughborough

Salary: £26-28k DOE

Hours: Mon Thurs 8:30am 5pm Fri 8:45am 5pm

The Recruitment Group is working with a well-established timber merchant based in Loughborough, who offer a wide range of timber products and associated services that allows them to meet each customer s individual requirements, and are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join their growing business.

Purpose of the Finance Assistant Role:

Our client is looking for a Finance Assistant to support the Management Accountant in compiling financial reports to provide senior managers with insights into the organisation s performance. This role aims to develop the skills required to progress into a Management Accountant position.

Key Responsibilities for a Finance Assistant:

• Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments, bad debts, and rebates.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and annual budgets.
• Ensure spending aligns with budgets.
• Post and analyse fixed assets monthly against the budget.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide support for credit control and purchase ledger.
• Analyse financial performance and create long-term forecasts.
• Recommend cost-saving strategies.
• Provide information for audits and external reporting.
• Collaborate with departments and management to facilitate financial decisions, including guidance on branch systems and group financial procedures.

Key Requirements for a Finance Assistant:

• Minimum AAT Level 3 qualified.
• Proven experience in a similar financial assistant role.
• Proficiency in maths and IT systems.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and organisational aptitude.
• Teamwork and adaptability to collaborate across departments.

Please contact Recruitment Group on the contact details provided.