Finance Assistant Andover, England
Job description
Finance Assistant
Hybrid – Andover/WFH (up to 3 days a week)
Full time/Part time (min 30h per week)
Salary: £23-25k DOE
‘Proud to be the UK’s most recommended brand’
Wren Laboratories is a successful family-run business that have been serving their customers since 2004. Based in Andover, Hampshire they are the UK’s leading probiotics company called ‘Optibac Probiotics’. The company is committed to producing high quality products, providing excellent customer service, and creating a supportive and inspiring workplace.
They are now recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join their finance team in supporting the business accounting activities. The successful candidate will enjoy a hands-on role where accuracy, efficiency and organisation will be paramount.
Finance Assistant, the role:
- Inputting purchase ledger invoices into NetSuite
- Reconciling bank accounts
- Managing bank payments
- Raising and paying invoices
- Handling credit control
- Supporting telesales as needed
- Chasing purchase orders
- Processing expenses
- Supporting with managing the Finance Inbox
Finance Assistant, the person:
- Previous experience of working as a Finance Assistant or similar
- Experience of working in an FMCG or business environment
- Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Working towards a professional qualification would be desirable (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Confident in Microsoft Office
- Willing to learn and pick up new processes
- High attention to detail for accurate data entry
- Ability to confidently communicate at all levels, both written and verbal
Finance Assistant, the benefits:
- Annual Leave – 20 days + Bank Holidays + discretionary extra 3 days between Christmas and New Year; increasing by 3 days upon completion of 3 full years’ service
- Sickness absence – 20 paid sick days (pro rata for part time employees) + 5 days of Special Leave – for support with unexpected life events
- Time off for appointments - no expectations to work the time back for hospital or dental appointments
- 4% Pension contribution (after 3 months of service)
- Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
- Up to £500 worth of free Optibac products per financial year and 25% discount for family and friends
- Mini-nutrition consultations with a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist – once a quarter
This is a full time, permanent role with working hours of 40 hours per week. Part time hours may be considered. Up to 3 days a week of homeworking will be allowed.
Pure Human Resources works in partnership with Wren Laboratories in providing recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.
