Finance Assistant

Ashby-De-La-Zouch, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

We know that a business only thrives if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global and diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in many ways. Who knows where our joint journey will take you?

Join our dynamic team in Ashby as a Finance Assistant, where you'll support project and business financials. This role offers a hybrid work style with 2-3 days in the office per week. Study support may be available for the right candidate.

You‘ll make a difference by ….

• Time Sheets: Support the team with accurate entry, resolve queries, utilisation reporting, and resource management.
• Forecasting: Assist the project accountant with monthly forecasts, propose reasonable adjustments, and submission.
• Monthly Reporting: Support reconciliations with SAP, perform variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Ad Hoc Models, Reports, and Calculations: Provide support as needed.
• Workflow & GRIR (Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt): Review and clear aged items.
• Internal Controls: Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and other mandatory reporting.
• Month-End Close: Support the full month-end close process, including postings, accruals, provisions (with CPM sign-off), and issue resolution with the CPM.
• Invoicing: Raising and payment of supplier invoices.
  
  

Your success will be grounded by …

• Strong understanding and interpretation of key financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Initiative and a flexible, proactive approach to independent work.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP (desirable).
• Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or looking to start a qualification with relevant experience (desirable).
  
  

You'll benefit from...

• Competitive salary
• 26 days holiday with an option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year
• Attractive pension scheme
• Subsidised BUPA Healthcare
  
  

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At Siemens, we value work-life balance and flexible working is something we offer and actively promote across our business. Take a look at David’s story to find out more …

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