Diamond commercial recruitment

Finance Assistant

20/01/2025
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£24500 - £24500 / year

Job Description

Are you looking for a flexible, part-time role in finance with a supportive and professional team?

We’re seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join our Accounts Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with finance professionals, gain hands-on experience, and enjoy a great work-life balance.

Our client is a global leader in wet wipe products, collaborating with retailers and brand owners to deliver exceptional quality while meeting sustainability goals. Their cutting-edge facilities in the UK and Europe boast the latest technology, ensuring they deliver scale, flexibility, and value. With over 60 years of expertise, they continue to help families live cleaner, healthier lives.

Your Role

As a Finance Assistant, you will work within the Accounts Payable Team and handle essential administrative and analytical tasks that keep the finance department running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • EDI & Sales Invoicing
  • Maintaining Control Accounts
  • Conducting Bank Reconciliations
  • Preparing Production and Sales Reports
  • Managing Open Orders and Rejects Reports
  • Handling Petty Cash
  • Supporting ad hoc finance duties

Your daily responsibilities will also include:

  • Ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all tasks
  • Collaborating across departments and updating line managers
  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for someone with strong numeracy skills, keen attention to detail, and a genuine passion for finance.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • GCSEs, including Grade C or above in Mathematics
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles
  • Proficiency in Excel (essential)
  • Familiarity with MFG-PRO (desirable)
  • Ability to spot and report data anomalies

Personal Attributes:

  • Flexible and adaptable
  • A positive, team-oriented attitude
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and dependable
  • Strong timekeeping and organisational skills
  • Willingness to adapt to changing priorities

What’s in It for You?

  • Salary: £24,500 per year (£9,800 based on 2 day working week)
  • Pension: 5% employer-matched contributions
  • Holidays: 23 days (pro-rata), increasing to 25 days with service
  • Bonus: Up to 10% based on business performance
  • Flexibility: Work just 2 days per week with a dedicated team

Our Commitment to Health & Safety

Your safety is our priority. We’ll provide full training, and you’ll be expected to uphold our Health, Safety, and Environmental standards at all times.

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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 per week

Additional pay:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Flint CH6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

  • Accounts payable: 2 years (required)
  • Microsoft Excel: 2 years (required)
  • MFG-PRO: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person