Job Description
Group Finance Assistant - Burton-on-Trent
Full-Time | Permanent | £26,000 - £29,000
Are you looking to develop your career within finance and join a growing organisation? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Group Finance Assistant to join a dynamic and expanding business based in Burton-on-Trent.
Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you will support the day-to-day finance operations across multiple group companies. This role will offer a varied workload and the opportunity to gain exposure to several areas of finance within a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
* Completing bank reconciliations across multiple entities
* Supporting credit control and managing debtor accounts
* Processing purchase ledger invoices
* Assisting with payroll preparation
* Completing balance sheet reconciliations
* Supporting VAT return preparation
* Assisting with cashflow reporting and analysis
* Supporting year-end processes and audit preparation
* Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
* Occasional travel to the Bradford site when required
About you:
* Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant role (ideally 2+ years)
* Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or similar
* Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs)
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* A proactive approach and willingness to support process improvements
* Comfortable working within a multi-entity environment
What's on offer:
* Salary between £26,000 - £29,000 depending on experience
* Full-time hours (37 hours per week)
* Company pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* On-site parking
* Opportunity to grow within a supportive and expanding finance team
This is a fully site-based role in Burton-on-Trent (Monday-Friday).
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