Finance Assistant in Ulverston, Cumbria

Finance Assistant

Location: Ulverston

Hours: Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £20,000 per annum (based on a 30 hour week)

The role:

We are working on behalf of a well-established client who is looking to recruit a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support their busy finance department. This role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of both the purchase and sales ledgers.

You will work closely with the Accounts Payable Clerk and Credit Controller, assisting with day-to-day financial transactions, invoice processing, reconciliations, and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of accounting processes, a keen eye for detail, and a willingness to learn and contribute to a collaborative finance team.

Main duties:

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including full ownership of profit and loss statements and balance sheets
• Perform and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies as they arise
• Provide clear, insightful variance analysis and accompanying commentary
• Lead monthly meetings with Area Managers to present financial performance and identify trends
• Supervise and support a small finance team, including a Finance Administrator and Credit Controller
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of quarterly VAT and Landfill Tax returns
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and ensure strong control processes are in place
• Manage royalty payments and waste rating calculations in accordance with contractual terms
• Track restoration volumes and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations
• Carry out waste ticket exception reporting and detailed data analysis
• Lead the budgeting process and support year-end reporting, including preparation of statutory packs and tax analysis
• Provide cover and support for the Financial Controller - Waste as required
• Serve as a Weighsoft Superuser, promoting system effectiveness and driving adoption across the organization

Experience:

• Approaches tasks with structure and precision; adept at analyzing and applying data insights
• Competent in using Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting
• Confident communicator, capable of building effective relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners
• Self-motivated and able to manage workload independently while meeting critical deadlines
• Puts customer needs first, ensuring service excellence at every opportunity
• Collaborates well within a team environment, contributing positively to group objectives
• Embraces continuous improvement, always looking for smarter, more efficient ways to work
• Maintains composure under pressure and responds well to the changing needs of the business
• Adapts readily to new tasks and shifting priorities
• Consistently delivers work to a high professional standard

Interested? Call Meg on 01782 712230 or email MegW@kpir.co.uk

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