Finance Assistant – Wokingham
£30,000 (pro rata) | 30 hours per week | Flexible working pattern (4 full days or 5 shorter days)
Sector: Manufacturing
Are you an experienced Finance Assistant looking for a flexible part-time role within a growing and highly respected manufacturing business? I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a successful organisation in Wokingham that is looking to add a detail-driven and proactive Finance Assistant to their team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership of day‑to‑day finance processes, thrives in a hand‑on role, and wants to be part of a supportive, friendly environment.
The Role
As the Finance Assistant, you’ll play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely processing across all core finance activities. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you’ll support daily, weekly, and monthly tasks to keep operations running smoothly and ensure the business meets Group reporting deadlines.
Key ResponsibilitiesTransaction Processing
1. Post purchase invoices, expenses, and customer receipts into the ERP system
2. Maintain accurate supplier and customer records
3. Ensure correct coding and documentation for all entries
Cash & Banking
4. Maintain and update the 13‑week cashflow forecast
5. Support FX transfers and monitor bank balances
Month-End & Reconciliation
6. Prepare and post journals including accruals and prepayments
7. Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
8. Support stock and costing reconciliations
9. Assist month-end close to meet strict Group timelines
Tax &pliance
10. Help prepare and submit monthly VAT returns
Audit & Reporting Support
11. Assist with year‑end audit schedules and respond to auditor queries
12. Provide ad‑hoc reporting and analysis when required
Process & Administration Support
13. Suggest improvements to finance processes and controls
14. Support general office administration, including holiday/sickness tracking, post handling and coordination with office suppliers.
About YouEssential:
15. 3–5 years’ experience in a Finance Assistant (or similar) role
16. Strong knowledge of accounting principles
17. Confident with reconciliations and supporting month‑end close
18. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work autonomously
19. Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting/ERP systems
Desirable:
20. Experience with VAT returns
21. Exposure to audits
22. Background in manufacturing or a multi‑entity/group environment
Why Apply?
23. Flexible 30‑hour working week (choose 4 full days or spread across 5 shorter days)
24. Stable and growing business within the manufacturing sector
25. Friendly, collaborative team environment
26. Opportunity to take real ownership of finance processes
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