Finance Assistant

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact? Join this small, office-based team in the Huddersfield area, where you'll play a key part in our financial operations.

Finance Assistant
Huddersfield area

• Open to part time or job share
• Permanent position
• Up to £30,000 FTE

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
 

Our client is a well-established business operating in the Huddersfield area, offering expert services across the industry. This team is small but dynamic, working collaboratively to drive success and maintain high standards. They pride themselves on professionalism, quality, and attention to detail.

The Role

As a Finance Assistant, you’ll provide crucial financial and administrative support to our senior management team. This role is hands-on, covering everything from processing invoices to preparing financial reports. You’ll ensure smooth day-to-day financial operations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process monthly invoices and receipts
• Issue statements and manage credit control (aged debtor analysis & chasing debtors)
• Handle transactional work, including credit card and expense claims
• Administer staff benefit systems
• Manage petty cash in GBP and other currencies
• Conduct monthly VAT reviews and prepare quarterly returns
• Perform bank account reconciliations
• Monitor income, expenditure, budgets, and forecasts
• Prepare financial metrics for senior management
• Produce monthly management accounts
• Refine and develop finance systems
• Maintain company cash flow
• Act as the first point of contact for financial queries
• Prepare year-end accounts information
• Assist in preparing and finalising quotations and proposals

Benefits

We offer a supportive work environment with great perks, including:

• Healthcare Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Bonus Scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

The Ideal Candidate

They’re looking for a detail-orientated and proactive finance professional who enjoys working independently and as part of a small team. About you:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role, ideally within an SME
• Experience using financial management systems (e.g., QuickBooks)
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Professional communication skills (both written & verbal)
• Qualification from a recognised accountancy body (CIMA, ACCA, AAT preferred)

If you're looking for a varied finance role in a friendly, office-based team, our client would love to hear from you!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

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Other suitable skills and experience include Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Credit Controller, Bookkeeper, Management Accounts Assistant, Accounts Coordinator, Payroll Administrator, Assistant Accountant, Financial Support Officer