Finance Assistant

Cross Rental Ltd.; Andover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset rental business in Andover is looking for a Finance Assistant. This role requires strong Excel skills and previous finance experience. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, invoicing, and reporting. The position offers extensive training and career progression, 25 days annual leave, and a supportive team environment. If you're detail-oriented and proactive, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Group Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a finance / accounts role.
• Natural problem-solver with a passion for process improvement.
• Experience in fuel, aviation, logistics or commodity trading is useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Raise daily purchase orders for fuel suppliers and record all fuel sales.
• Generate and issue timely sales invoices and credit notes.
• Produce daily confirmed sales reports and month-end accrual reports.
• Maintain and update invoice trackers and reconciliation files using advanced Excel.
• Conduct monthly fuel storage audits.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Numeracy skills

Tools

Sage 200

Insphire

Job description

Finance Assistant (Fuel Coordinator)

Location: Andover

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our finance team in a fast-paced and growing business.

This is a critical role supporting the day-to-day running of our finance team, with a strong emphasis on Excel reporting, data analysis and process improvement – perfect if you love digging into numbers and making things run smoother and faster.

We're on the lookout for a motivated individual with strong numeracy skills, some finance experience, and a passion for learning and growth.

If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to develop your skills in a supportive team environment, we would love to hear from you!

About Cross Rental Services

Cross Rental Services is the UK & Ireland’s leading specialist asset rental business, delivering cutting-edge HVAC, refrigeration and catering hire solutions. Having experienced significant growth over the past 10 years, our team operates across multiple UK sites in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment.

We are relentlessly focused on our customers and take pride in long-term partnerships with some of the country’s leading retailers, government bodies, facilities managers and process manufacturers. Our critical solutions enable them to achieve their own goals with peace of mind that they are supported in all their HVAC and refrigeration requirements.

Guided by our core values—Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Commitment, and Integrity—we offer a dynamic workplace where innovation and impact thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise daily purchase orders for fuel suppliers and record all fuel sales accurately on the Insphire platform
• Generate and issue timely sales invoices and credit notes for fuel deliveries
• Produce daily confirmed sales reports, customer fuel usage reports and month-end accrual reporting
• Maintain and update invoice trackers, fuel sales spreadsheets and reconciliation files using advanced Excel
• Conduct monthly fuel storage audits and ensure managed customers receive correct fuel allocations
• Support the Accounts Receivable team by chasing outstanding payments related to fuel
• Continuously improve processes, reporting accuracy and month-end close efficiency

About you

• Proven experience working in a finance / accounts role
• Strong Excel skills – confident with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, IF formulas, charts and building management reports
• A natural problem-solver who loves improving processes and making reporting more efficient
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work at pace
• Great communication skills – comfortable chasing customers professionally
• A proactive, enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn new systems (Sage 200 and Insphire desirable but not essential – we'll train you!).
• Experience in fuel, aviation, logistics or commodity trading is useful but not essential

What We Offer

• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression including funding an AAT qualification.
• Working hours: 08:00 – 17:00 (Monday to Friday) with 1-hour lunch break.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension (Employee 5%, Employer 3%).
• Group Life Assurance (3x salary) and opt-in Private Medical Insurance.
• A positive, collaborative team environment with a focus on work-life balance.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you and you are eager to join a dynamic team and start a career in finance, we'd love to hear from you! Please click ‘Apply Now’ below or send your CV to Stephen Arndt, Talent Partner, at [emailprotected] .

Cross Rental Services is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We adhere to ISO standards for health & safety, environment, and quality. Join us and help deliver extraordinary results!