About this role
The Finance Assistant supports the Finance Manager and wider finance team in the day-to-day financial operations of the business with a primary focus on core transactional responsibilities, the role offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, reduce manual activities, and support a more efficient and value-driven finance function.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is not only detail-oriented but also proactive, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and suggest practical improvements.
Requirements
Accounts Payable
· Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
· Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
· Manage supplier queries and maintain strong working relationships
· Prepare and process payment runs in line with company policies
· Ensure proper coding of invoices in the finance system
Month-End & Financial support
· Assist with month-end close activities, including posting journals such as accruals and prepayments
· Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
· Help maintain accurate financial records and audit trails
· Assist in preparing basic financial reports where required
Financial Reporting & Compliance
· Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete.
· Assist with maintaining general ledger and delivering accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
· Assist with performing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
· Assist with maintaining tax sensitive nominal accounts and preparing corporate tax returns packs
· Assist with cash reconciliations, cashflow and interest payments
Systems & process Improvement
· Work with finance system improvement manager to drive automation where possible to reduce manual intervention.
· Identify opportunities to improve existing finance processes, particularly reducing manual tasks
· Support the implementation of new systems, controls, or ways of working
· Contribute ideas to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting
· Work collaboratively with the wider finance team to drive continuous improvement
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunities for training and career development.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- 24 Days Annual Leave.
- Life Assurance.
- Generous Employer Pension Contribution
- The chance to work within one of the UK's leading agricultural businesses using modern technology and farming practices.