Finance Assistant

UBT Pty; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Reading is seeking a Finance Assistant to support their Finance Director. Responsibilities include managing project data and accounts payable, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and proficiency in accounting principles and tools like Excel. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000, alongside benefits including a Profit Share Scheme and paid leave.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

22 paid days leave, increasing with service

Laptop & mobile phone provided

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Positive contributor to team effort.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks independently.
• Proven track record of managing similar technical processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate input of project data, particularly Timesheet records.
• Oversee accounts payable ledger and draft payment runs.
• Provide reporting to aid wider business forecasting.

Skills

Team contribution

Continuous improvement

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Foundational knowledge of accounting principles

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well established family run business within the joinery design space, is looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their small, friendly team based at their offices in Reading. They have a strong reputation for being very professional and easy to work with. Their Finance Director is looking for someone who loves numbers to come and assist him from a Finance Admin capacity, with a view to progressing into Financial Controller.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the timely input of project data (particularly Timesheet records)
• Support with timely (eventually live) internal project reporting – costs vs budget and forecasting
• Oversee accounts payable ledger (including subcontractors) and draft timely payment runs
• Order processing and client invoicing/debt chasing
• Support with scaling the process(es) and systems in the department to support business growth
• Provide reporting to aid wider-business forecasting (GBS)
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies
• Work closely with senior management to support strategic planning and growth

Requirements

• Positive contributor to the team effort
• Dedicated to continuous improvement
• Practical knowledge & ability
• IT proficient
• Proven track record of successfully managing similar technical processes
• Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Passion for numbers
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Adept with Excel and experience with accounting software
• Good communication skills to work across departments and with external partners
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks independently

Benefits

• 07:30-16:30 Monday–Friday with 30 minutes for lunch (flexible on hours)
• £30,000 - £40,000 basic salary plus Profit Share Scheme
• 22 paid days leave, increasing by 1 day for every 2 years’ service to a total of 25 days
• Laptop & mobile phone provided
• Teamwork culture