Group Finance Assistant
Job role
Finance Assistant
Reports to
Group Transactional Finance Manager
Location
Thorpe Park, Leeds, LS15
Package
£25,000 £27,000
Hours of work
37\.5 hours per week. Hybrid working is acceptable but the employee will ensure they are working from the office a minimum of 3 days a week (Monday Friday).
The role
Overview
Working as part of our Finance Team, under the leadership of the Group Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be motivated and detail\-orientated with a keen interest in working within the finance sector and looking to study towards AAT qualifications and beyond.
Key Outputs
- Entering purchase ledger transactions, matching invoices to purchase orders on Sage 200 accounts system for all companies across the group.
- Importing sales ledger transactions, entering completion revenue on Sage 200 accounts system for all companies across the group.
- Ensuring purchase orders are in place for all purchases and that the correct processes are adhered to.
- Completion of bank statement transactions on Sage 200 accounts system for all companies across the group.
- Monitoring multiple email inboxes, directing emails to the correct team members across the finance department for all companies across the group.
- Allocating sales receipts to sales revenue and purchase payments to purchase expenditure on Sage 200 accounts system for all companies across the group.
- Working alongside the Senior Finance Assistant to offer support through tasks within the department.
- Other adhoc duties as and when required by the business.
The person
Overview
A presentable and organised individual, with enthusiasm to learn and develop whilst in the role. This role will require liaising with different departments in both sales and purchase ledger transactions, so a confident individual with communication skills would be preferred. Full training will be provided so no finance background is required, although preferred. Full study support will be provided for the right individual.
Skills, experience and qualifications
Mandatory
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including mathematics and English.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Can work productively, efficiently and effectively with initiative.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organisation, time management and multi\-tasking skills are required for this role.
- Good attention to detail.
- Experience of accounting software, in particular Sage 200 would be desirable.
- Experience of working in a busy finance team.
Our Guiding Principles
Put Customers First, Always
We put customers first not as a principle, but as our foundation. Everything we do must earn their trust, bring them clarity, and deliver value. Our customers are the reason we exist.
Lead with Technology \& AI
We dont adopt technology to keep up we use it to leap ahead. AI, automation, and data\-driven tools arent just enablers theyre how we scale, reduce manual work, and serve more customers.
Stronger Together
We work across the Group to deliver the best results for our customers. We share ideas, support each other, and succeed together because were stronger when we work as one.
Take Ownership
We spot problems, fix them, raise the bar, and treat time, colleagues and customers like they matter because they do. We take responsibility, and we do whats right, even when its hard.
Stay Focused
We prioritise work that makes a real difference for customers, colleagues, and the business. We stay focused, cut out distractions, and approach work with clear purpose and intent.
Think Big. Build Bold
We never settle for good enough. We are always looking for ways to improve, grow, and challenge how things are being done. Bold ideas and innovative thinking help us build a better future.
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