Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 to £32,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | Castleford, Yorkshire, WF10 |
| Company: | IPS Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57386519 |
Summary
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth running of their finance function, supporting accurate financial reporting, and maintaining effective financial controls.
Key Responsibilities of Finance Assistant
- Assist in processing and reconciling supplier invoices and payments
- Manage customer invoicing, credit control, and resolving invoice queries
- Support month-end procedures including journals, accruals, and reconciliations
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Assist in producing financial reports and supporting analysis
- Monitor and report on cash flow and bank transactions
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and company policies
- Liaise with internal departments and external partners (e.g., suppliers, auditors)
- Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc tasks and projects
Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience in a finance/accounts assistant or similar role
- AAT qualification (or working towards) desirable
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Sage, or similar)
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to be part of a sustainable and purpose-driven business
- Professional development and training opportunities including study support
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
Key Responsibilities of Finance Assistant
- Assist in processing and reconciling supplier invoices and payments
- Manage customer invoicing, credit control, and resolving invoice queries
- Support month-end procedures including journals, accruals, and reconciliations
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Assist in producing financial reports and supporting analysis
- Monitor and report on cash flow and bank transactions
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and company policies
- Liaise with internal departments and external partners (e.g., suppliers, auditors)
- Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc tasks and projects
Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience in a finance/accounts assistant or similar role
- AAT qualification (or working towards) desirable
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Sage, or similar)
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to be part of a sustainable and purpose-driven business
- Professional development and training opportunities including study support
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
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