About the OpportunityI 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 SupportProcessing invoices, reconciliations, and assisting with accounts payable/receivableSupporting month-end close tasks and journal postingsMaintaining accurate records and assisting with ledger reviewsFinancial Analysis & ReportingAssisting in the preparation of financial reports and dashboardsAnalysing cost variances and supporting budget trackingHelping identify trends, opportunities, and risks across the businessBusiness PartneringWorking with operational teams to understand financial performanceSupporting the finance team in delivering insight to non-finance stakeholdersContributing to process improvements and operational efficiency projectsWhat We're Looking ForI 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 stakeholdersAn interest in manufacturing, logistics, or working in a commercial settingWhy Apply?A varied role offering exposure across multiple areas of financeA collaborative and supportive finance teamCareer development opportunities in a growing businessIf you’re looking for a role where you can develop and make a real impact across finance, we’d love to hear from you.