Finance Assistant

Hayley 247 Engineering Services Limited • Permanent • Dudley, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • 1h ago

Finance Assistant

Location: Dudley, DY1 4DA
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Full time, permanent – 40 hours per week, although would consider applications with condensed hours or part time working

Hayley 24/7 Engineering Services Ltd are now recruiting!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance assistant to join our dynamic finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in finance within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the day-to-day operations of the accounting function across multiple branches
Acting as a key liaison for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Applying core accounting principles including accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition
Reconciling nominal accounts and preparing VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns
Carrying out nominal analysis for management information and tax compliance
Assisting with month-end close and reporting activities
Supporting internal and external audit processes
Providing ad-hoc support to the purchase and sales ledger teams
Taking on additional finance projects and responsibilities as the team continues to grow

Requirements:

AAT Level 3 qualified (minimum) or AAT Level 4 part-qualified (or equivalent)
Recent experience in a similar finance role
Strong understanding of accounting principles and statutory requirements
Confident user of SAGE and Microsoft Excel, with strong data manipulation skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Analytical mindset with great attention to detail
Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
A proactive self-starter who’s eager to learn, adapt, and make an impact

What We Offer:

Be part of a successful, growing engineering group backed by a large multi-national organisation
Join a supportive team that values accuracy, collaboration, and professional development
Enjoy opportunities to grow your career in finance, with exposure to a broad range of accounting functions
Work in an environment where your ideas and contributions really matter

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