Finance Assistant Location: Ulverston Hours: Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week Duration: Permanent Salary: £20,000 per annum (based on a 30 hour week) The role: We are working on behalf of a well-established client who is looking to recruit a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support their busy finance department. This role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of both the purchase and sales ledgers. You will work closely with the Accounts Payable Clerk and Credit Controller, assisting with day-to-day financial transactions, invoice processing, reconciliations, and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of accounting processes, a keen eye for detail, and a willingness to learn and contribute to a collaborative finance team. Main duties: Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including full ownership of profit and loss statements and balance sheets Perform and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies as they arise Provide clear, insightful variance analysis and accompanying commentary Lead monthly meetings with Area Managers to present financial performance and identify trends Supervise and support a small finance team, including a Finance Administrator and Credit Controller Ensure timely and accurate submission of quarterly VAT and Landfill Tax returns Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and ensure strong control processes are in place Manage royalty payments and waste rating calculations in accordance with contractual terms Track restoration volumes and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations Carry out waste ticket exception reporting and detailed data analysis Lead the budgeting process and support year-end reporting, including preparation of statutory packs and tax analysis Provide cover and support for the Financial Controller - Waste as required Serve as a Weighsoft Superuser, promoting system effectiveness and driving adoption across the organization Experience: Approaches tasks with structure and precision; adept at analyzing and applying data insights Competent in using Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting Confident communicator, capable of building effective relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners Self-motivated and able to manage workload independently while meeting critical deadlines Puts customer needs first, ensuring service excellence at every opportunity Collaborates well within a team environment, contributing positively to group objectives Embraces continuous improvement, always looking for smarter, more efficient ways to work Maintains composure under pressure and responds well to the changing needs of the business Adapts readily to new tasks and shifting priorities Consistently delivers work to a high professional standard Interested? Call Meg on or email INDCOM