Job Title: Finance Assistant Reports to: Financial Controller About the Role We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our busy finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in finance processes, including cost tracking, payroll administration, pension support, and purchase ledger responsibilities. The successful candidate will also have working knowledge of ERP systems, and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely payments, and supporting the wider finance team with core day-to-day duties. Key Responsibilities * Costing: Assist with product or project costing, ensuring accuracy in cost allocations and identifying variances. * Payroll Support: Process payroll data in line with deadlines; liaise with HR and payroll providers where required. * Pensions Administration: Support pension enrolment, deductions, and liaison with pension providers. * Purchase Ledger: * Process supplier invoices and match with purchase orders * Maintain the purchase ledger, reconcile statements, and prepare payment runs * Ensure accurate coding and timely resolution of queries * ERP Use: Enter and maintain financial data within the ERP system; run basic reports and support reconciliations. * Support month-end and year-end close processes as required. * Assist the wider finance team with other administrative or reporting tasks as needed. Skills & Experience Required * Previous experience in a similar finance/accounts role (costing, payroll, purchase ledger). * Working knowledge of ERP or finance systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage, NetSuite). * Good understanding of basic accounting principles and controls. * Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills. * Proficiency in Excel and general IT systems. * A team player with excellent communication skills. Desirable * Familiarity with pension legislation and payroll compliance. * AAT qualification or working towards (preferred but not essential). What We Offer * Supportive finance team with on-the-job training * Opportunities for progression and professional development * Company benefits