Finance Assistant
Swisslog – Redditch, England, United Kingdom
Where do people love what they do and being great at what they do?
At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world‑leading robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.
As part of the KUKA Group, we are at the forefront of logistics automation technology. Serving some of the biggest and most exciting brands across the globe we’re a team of 14,000 professionals and 50 nationalities.
We are currently seeking a Finance Assistant based in Redditch with hybrid working available.
Your Responsibility
The Finance Assistant will be placed within the finance team of a growing logistics automation business. The role will be mixed and will involve assisting qualified and non‑qualified finance professionals across the range of functions performed by the finance department as follows:
* Purchase Ledger – processing supplier invoices, reconciling supplier accounts and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely payment of their invoices.
* Sales Ledger / Credit Control – preparing sales invoices to customers and daily reconciling of the company’s bank accounts.
* Management Accounts – assisting our management accountants in the preparation of reports circulated to internal management to assist decision making.
Your Profile – What we are looking for
This is a hands‑on role and an excellent opportunity to gain insight and experience in a wide range of finance functions. You will play an important role in a small finance team and will gain valuable exposure to different areas of the business. We are looking for a hard‑working individual who is looking for a challenging but rewarding role, proactive, able to problem solve effectively and able to use initiative to thrive in a dynamic working environment.
Ideally you are currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field, although this is not essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
Applicants must communicate openly, effectively and consistently with all stakeholder groups and focus on customer needs and satisfaction.
A driving licence will be required unless you live in close proximity to Redditch.
Swisslog is part of a global organisation that strives to provide opportunities, a healthy work‑life balance and a wide range of social activities. Just some of the benefits our teams enjoy include:
* A great working environment
* Working with advanced technologies
* Empowerment & project ownership
* Future‑oriented projects with leading brands
* Hands‑on training & skills development
* Domestic and international career opportunities
Join the journey! If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking forward to receiving your application!
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Finance and Accounting / Auditing
Industries
* Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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