Finance Assistant

Sewell Wallis is currently working with a highly successful business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, who are recruiting a Finance Assistant. The business is keen to invest in the successful candidate and provide training around management accounts and month-end duties over time.

If you have experience within transactional finance and are looking to take your next steps within a supportive environment, then this is absolutely the role for you. You’d be working closely alongside the company’s Financial Controller, who will act as a mentor as you continue to learn and develop professionally.

What will you be doing?

• Processing purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Completing bank reconciliations and supporting daily banking processes.
• Posting payments and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting with sales ledger and transactional finance support where required.
• Supporting month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Assisting with finance reporting and administrative tasks.
• Supporting the finance team with ad hoc duties and process improvements.
• Gradually gaining exposure to management accounts preparation and month-end reporting.

What skills are we looking for?

• Previous experience within a transactional finance role.
• Strong Purchase Ledger and banking/reconciliation experience.
• Good Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage workload effectively.
• Previous experience within an SME environment would be advantageous.

What’s on offer?

• Opportunity to join a growing and successful business.
• Excellent long-term progression opportunities.
• Training and development around management accounts and month-end processes.
• Varied and evolving finance role.
• Free parking.

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