Full job descriptionAbout the Business
A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Worcester as a Finance Assistant. You’ll work closely with an experienced and supportive finance team, with genuine encouragement for your ongoing training and development. The position is offered on a fixed-term basis, covering a period of maternity leave, making it an ideal way to add valuable, broad experience while being part of a friendly, high-performing team.
Main Duties:
As a Finance Assistant, your main duties include:
*Processing supplier invoices and handling staff expense claims
*Creating and managing purchase orders through the accounting system
*Acting as a point of contact for supplier queries, resolving them promptly and professionally
*Completing regular bank reconciliations
*Preparing supplier payment runs and issuing remittance advice
*Supporting the month-end close by preparing assigned schedules, reviewing the numbers and helping keep the timetable on track
*Assisting the wider finance team with year-end close activities and related reconciliations
*Ensuring work remains in line with company policy and financial regulations
*Championing best practice within the finance team so processes are followed consistently
*Helping to document finance workflows – drafting procedures, suggesting improvements and recording changes
*Getting behind finance process improvements and supporting positive change
*Producing ad hoc financial reports and analysis, making sure the underlying data is accurate and reliable
*Carrying out broader accounting and administrative tasks to keep the finance function running smoothly
Location / Office / Culture
Based in Worcester, you’ll join a collaborative finance team that works closely with senior finance leaders and colleagues across the wider business. The standout feature of this role is its flexibility – it can be tailored to part-time or full-time hours around the right person – alongside a genuine focus on supporting your development and learning.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
*Previous experience working within a finance team
*Experience using Sage is essential; knowledge of Sage 200 is desirable
*Familiarity with the Sicon module within Sage 200 would be an advantage
*Confident across Microsoft Office, and particularly comfortable in Excel
*Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Why Join the business
*Genuine flexibility – the role can be shaped around you on a part-time or full-time basis
*A broad, varied role with exposure across the whole finance function
*Supportive, collaborative finance team working alongside experienced finance leaders
*Real backing for your ongoing training and development
*A well-established and growing business in a convenient Worcester location
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
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