Finance Assistant

Modine Austria GmbH; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Leeds is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Accounting team. You'll maintain financial records, process transactions, and assist in financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 1-3 years in a similar role and is pursuing an AAT qualification. Proficiency in SAP and Excel is essential. This role offers a dynamic environment in a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in a finance or accounts role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA).

Responsibilities

• Record, match and code supplier invoices accurately in SAP.
• Process employee expenses in accordance with the policy.
• Prepare month end bank reconciliations for management accounts.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Numerical and analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Experience using SAP

Education

AAT Level 3/4 qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. Our Airedale by Modine brand is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative thermal management solutions for data centers, clean rooms, hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical environments.

Never heard of Airedale by Modine? In short, we cool the internet. Ever used an app to book a taxi? Ever had a video meeting? Ever bought something online? Chances are, the digital 1s and 0s you’ve created and sent are being kept cool by Airedale by Modine. We’re one of the key cogs in the global machine that keeps your digital world running smoothly.

Trusted as The Critical Cooling Specialists, Airedale by Modine has decades of experience providing efficient, flexible end-to-end cooling solutions that work smarter, not harder, to deliver more cooling for less power. With manufacturing facilities in Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S., we’re scaling up across the world to support an ever-growing demand for our solutions. That’s where you come in….

Position Description

To support the Accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports. The Finance Assistant will contribute to the efficient running of the accounting function, ensuring compliance with company procedures, internal controls, and statutory regulations within a global manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Recording, matching and coding supplier invoices accurately in SAP – in accordance with the general ledger and cost centre structure
• Processing employee expenses accurately and diligently in accordance with the employee expenses policy.
• Setting up new and existing vendor accounts in accordance with Modine policies
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist in raising customer invoices and credit notes and monitoring aged debtors.
• Assist in credit control and reconciling customer accounts in a timely manner
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve accounting-related queries.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and post cash receipts and payments on a daily basis
• Prepare month end bank reconciliations for the management accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Support both internal and external audit preparation preparing necessary documentation and ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure compliance with Modine’s internal controls and corporate reporting standards.
• Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Provide administrative support to the Management Accountant, UK Accounting Manager and wider accounts team.

Required Education & Qualifications

• AAT Level 3/4 qualification or equivalent (or working towards).
• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in a similar finance or accounts role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with international business transactions (multi-currency, VAT, import/export).
• Studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA).