About the Opportunity I am working on behalf of a dynamic logistics and manufacturing business based in Northampton to recruit a Finance Assistant who can support a broad range of finance activities. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their finance career in a varied role that combines transactional finance, financial analysis, and business partnering.
This role will appeal to candidates who enjoy working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and are keen to develop across multiple areas of finance.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on your experience and interests, responsibilities may include a combination of the following:
Transactional Finance Support
Processing invoices, reconciliations, and assisting with accounts payable/receivable
Supporting month-end close tasks and journal postings
Maintaining accurate records and assisting with ledger reviews
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Assisting in the preparation of financial reports and dashboards
Analysing cost variances and supporting budget tracking
Helping identify trends, opportunities, and risks across the business
Business Partnering
Working with operational teams to understand financial performance
Supporting the finance team in delivering insight to non-finance stakeholders
Contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency projects
What We're Looking For
I am interested in hearing from candidates from a range of backgrounds, whether you’re early in your finance journey or bringing prior experience in specific areas. What’s most important is a willingness to learn, a team-oriented mindset, and a proactive approach to supporting the finance function.
Ideal candidates may have:
An AAT qualification or be working towards a finance/accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, etc.)
Strong attention to detail and good Excel skills (SQL knowledge desirable)
Confidence communicating with different departments and stakeholders
An interest in manufacturing, logistics, or working in a commercial setting
Why Apply?
A varied role offering exposure across multiple areas of finance
A collaborative and supportive finance team
Career development opportunities in a growing business
If you’re looking for a role where you can develop and make a real impact across finance, we’d love to hear from you.