Finance Assistant

Swisslog; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in Redditch is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in various finance functions. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing accounts, and assisting with management reports. The ideal candidate should be proactive, possess Microsoft Excel skills, and potentially be pursuing a degree in Finance or Accounting. Hybrid working is available, and a driving license is required if not living close to Redditch.

Benefits

Great working environment

Hands-on training & skills development

Domestic and international career opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.
• Must have a driving license or live near Redditch.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing supplier invoices and reconciling accounts.
• Help prepare sales invoices and reconcile bank accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Job description

Swisslog Redditch, England, United Kingdom

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world‑leading robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

As part of the KUKA Group, we are at the forefront of logistics automation technology. Serving some of the biggest and most exciting brands across the globe we’re a team of 14,000 professionals and 50 nationalities.

We are currently seeking a Finance Assistant based in Redditch with hybrid working available.

Your Responsibility

• Purchase Ledger: you will assist with processing supplier invoices, reconciling supplier accounts and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely payment of their invoices.
• Sales Ledger/Credit Control: you will assist with the preparation of sales invoices to customers and the daily reconciliation of the company’s bank accounts.
• Management Accounts: you will assist our management accountants in the preparation of reports circulated to internal management to assist their decision making.

Your Profile – What we are looking for

This is a hands‑on role and an excellent opportunity to gain insight and experience in a wide range of finance functions. You will play an important role in a small finance team and will gain valuable exposure to different areas of the business. We are looking for a hard‑working individual who is looking for a challenging but rewarding role. You should be proactive, able to problem solve effectively and able to use your own initiative to thrive in a dynamic working environment.

You will ideally currently be pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting or related field although this is not essential and have proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Applicants must communicate openly, effectively and consistently with all stakeholder groups and focus on customer needs and customer satisfaction.

A driving licence will be required unless you live in close proximity to Redditch.

Benefits

• A great working environment
• Working with advanced technologies
• Empowerment & project ownership
• Future‑oriented projects with leading brands
• Hands on training & skills development
• Domestic and international career opportunities

Join the journey! If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking forward to receiving your application!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage