Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Location: Rainham, Essex (occasional travel to Watford/Woking)
Salary: £13.50 - £16.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to support the Business Unit Financial Controller within our Building Solutions team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with finance administration or accounting experience looking to develop their career within a busy commercial environment. The successful candidate will support financial reporting, cost control and day-to-day accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support preparation of P&L, Balance Sheet and WIP reconciliations
• Assist with cost reviews, analysis and financial reporting
• Manage sales ledger activities including invoice processing and cash allocation
• Support purchase order and cost entry processes
• Assist with month-end journals and reporting
• Create jobs within finance systems and produce analysis reports
• Work closely with operational and commercial teams to improve financial accuracy

About You:

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar role
• Good understanding of accounting principles and processes
• Experience using finance systems (SAP desirable)
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables, SUMIFS and VLOOKUPs
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Studying or interested in progressing towards AAT/CIMA would be advantageous

This role offers the opportunity to join a supportive team with excellent exposure to finance operations within a project-based environment.

Apply now for immediate consideration.