Job Description
Group Finance Assistant
Location: Westbury Contract: 6-Month Temporary Contract Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday-Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-13:00) Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
About the Company
This organisation operates within the engineering and industrial manufacturing sector, supplying specialist products and solutions across gas, telecoms, construction, electronics, and rail industries. The business is part of an expanding international group and continues to grow through acquisition and product development.
The Role
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Group Finance Assistant will support day-to-day financial operations across multiple group entities. This is a hands-on role requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multi-currency transactions within a busy finance function.
This position is offered on a 6-month temporary basis to support the finance team during a key period.
Key Responsibilities
* Take ownership of the purchase and sales ledgers across group companies
* Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments with accurate coding and authorisation
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
* Post customer receipts, raise sales invoices, and monitor outstanding balances
* Maintain general ledger records accurately and in a timely manner
* Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments
* Perform multi-currency bank reconciliations
* Process staff expenses and ad hoc payments
* Monitor company credit cards and ensure accurate reconciliation
* Assist with month-end and year-end processes
* Support ad hoc reporting and financial analysis
* Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures
Additional Support Duties (When Required)
* Assist with preparation of monthly payroll (circa 70 employees)
* Provide administrative support to the Sales team
* Process customer orders, quotations, and enquiries
* Liaise with production and dispatch to ensure timely delivery
* Provide excellent customer service via phone and email
About You
We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused finance professional with:
* Experience within a finance team up to Management Accounts level
* Strong purchase ledger and bank reconciliation experience
* Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
* Experience working with finance systems (Sage 200, Cognos, or SQL advantageous)
* Good Excel skills
* AAT qualification (or qualified by experience) preferred
You will be comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment and liaising confidently with non-finance colleagues.