Finance Assistant

Location: Northampton (alternatively Goole or Kettering)

Contract Length: 6 Months (with potential to extend or become permanent)

Start Date: Targeting mid-September 2025

Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week (Hybrid – 1–2 office days/week)

Shaping the Future of Transportation

We believe that a business can only thrive if its people do too. That’s why we put our people first. Join our diverse, global team and contribute to delivering innovative train maintenance solutions while growing your own career. Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Rolling Stock business, supporting our Inventory Finance function. You’ll work closely with the Commercial Manager and Cost Accountant to help manage forecasting, reporting, and inventory-related financial processes across our sites in Northampton, Kettering and Goole.

Imagine This (Job duties):

• Support the monthly forecasting process, including proposing reasonable adjustments
• Assist with month-end close (journals, accruals, and provisions)
• Conduct reconciliations between financial systems (SAP) and operational data
• Analyse budget vs actual variances and resolve discrepancies
• Verify and resolve goods receipt/invoice mismatches (GR/IR)
• Assist with ad hoc financial reporting and project support (mainly inventory-related)
• Contribute to digitalisation and finance process improvement initiatives

What You Need to Bring (Experience required):

We’re seeking someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and confident working in a fast-paced environment.

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience
• Minimum of 2 years in a finance-related role
• Strong understanding of financial statements and general accounting principles
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

• Experience working with SAP
• Prior exposure to inventory or warehouse-related finance
• Experience in transport, logistics, or manufacturing sectors

Ready to Power Up Your Career?

If you want to be part of a global brand making an impact in sustainable transportation, we can offer an exciting opportunity to work with a high-performing, supportive team to take your career to the next level. Join us in shaping the future of transportation and make a tangible difference in a dynamic global environment. Apply now to become our next Finance Assistant!

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration.