Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | S74 9SB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vanshades Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About Us
At Vanshades we design and manufacture privacy solutions and space saving devices for the campervan industry. We are currently expanding and need to build our internal team. We continue to train and invest in all our staff, and we are focused on having the right people on board who want to succeed and grow with the business. The correct attitude is most important, as the skills can be taught internally. We are located in Hoyland, Barnsley (S74 9SB) in a 12,000 sq ft unit. We are less than a 5-minute drive from junction 36 on the M1.
We are a professional team who take our work seriously, but not ourselves — offering a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where collaboration thrives.
Finance Assistant
Full Time (Part Time considered)
The Finance Assistant will support the Finance Manager across a range of finance activities, with primary responsibility for the purchasing function. This includes liaising with suppliers, raising purchase orders, matching delivery notes, maintaining the purchase order log, processing returns, and completing invoice and statement reconciliations.
The role will also involve close collaboration with the Production Manager and Production team to ensure materials are available in line with production schedules. You must therefore be confident communicating with colleagues at all levels.
Additional responsibilities include assisting with supplier reviews alongside the Finance Manager and Production Manager.
Essential Skills and Experience
· Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook, particularly Excel
· Excellent organisational and administrative skills
· Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in financial data and records.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
. Strong negotiation skills
· Educated to GCSE level
· Professional telephone manner
· Professional approach with a strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection
· Experience of working with multiple systems
Desirable Skills
AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent (desirable but not essential)
Hours
· Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
· Full-time: 8 hours per day with a 30-minute lunch break
· Part-time hours may be considered to accommodate family commitments