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Finance Assistant

Elevation Recruitment Group
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 1XY, England

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a Finance Assistant for a growing business in Barnsley, offering a salary of up to £28,000.
  • The role requires a minimum of AAT Level 3 or current study towards it, along with previous experience in a purchase ledger or similar transactional finance role.
  • Key responsibilities include managing the purchase ledger, processing invoices and payments, and supporting cash flow forecasts.
  • Candidates should be comfortable with multi-currency transactions and possess strong Excel skills, along with excellent attention to detail and time management.
  • The position offers 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, health cash plans, and opportunities for progression.

Finance AssistantBarnsley | Full-time | up to £28,000 Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a well-established, growing business in Barnsley that’s looking to recruit a confident and detail-focused Finance Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly finance team in a role that covers a broad range of responsibilities – from purchase ledger to payroll and credit control support.Benefits Include:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 
  • Life assurance – 4x salary
  • Health cash plan and lifestyle discounts (post-probation)
  • Progression opportunities
  • Holiday buying scheme

The Finance Assistant's Duties & Responsibilities include:

  • Managing the purchase ledger: processing invoices, credit notes, delivery notes, and ensuring authorisation is in place
  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries promptly
  • Processing multi-currency invoices and payments, with accurate ledger allocations
  • Preparing weekly payment proposals and updating cashflow forecasts
  • Supporting the production of GRNI reports and accounts payable balance sheet entries
  • Handling employee expenses and reconciling petty cash
  • Collaborating with internal budget holders to ensure timely invoice approvals and payments

Key Skills & Experience required:

  • AAT Level 3 (or currently studying)
  • Previous experience in a purchase ledger or similar transactional finance role
  • Comfortable working with multi-currency transactions
  • Confident using Excel and accounting software
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
  • A team player with strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Jess Gazda for a confidential chat about the role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.