Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Location: Head office (Crewe)
Hours: 37.5 hours - Monday – Friday
Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

About the Role

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. This is a varied and hands-on role that will support the efficient day-to-day operation of the Finance function through the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and administration.

You will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting accounts payable activities, assisting with reconciliations and cash management, and contributing to month-end and year-end processes. Working closely with colleagues across the business and external stakeholders, you will help ensure the smooth running of key finance activities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with financial information, has a keen eye for detail and is looking to develop their knowledge and experience within a busy Finance team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Processing purchase invoices accurately, ensuring appropriate coding, authorisation and compliance with Finance procedures.
• Supporting the accounts payable process, including supplier payments, account maintenance and responding to supplier queries.
• Completing bank reconciliations within agreed timescales, investigating and resolving discrepancies where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation across a range of Finance activities.
• Assisting with the raising and processing of purchase orders and supporting supplier onboarding and setup processes.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of VAT, National Statistics and other regulatory returns.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, journals and the preparation of supporting financial information.
• Maintaining schedules and supporting documentation for balance sheet accounts.
• Supporting cash management and treasury administration activities.
• Assisting with the preparation of information for internal and external audits and responding to audit requests within agreed timescales.
• Ensuring all financial transactions are processed in accordance with Finance policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Providing general administrative support to the Finance team and contributing to wider team objectives and projects as required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and comfortable working with financial information. You'll be able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy in everything you do.

Essential

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent numeracy skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a Finance, Accounts or Bookkeeping environment.
• Experience of accounts payable, accounts receivable or bank reconciliations.
• Understanding of month-end processes and general accounting principles.
• Working towards an AAT qualification

About Health Shield:

At Health Shield, our purpose is to help people lead healthier, happier lives. As one of the UK's leading Health Cash Plan providers, we support individuals and businesses by helping to cover the cost of everyday healthcare. We're proud of our people-focused culture and are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.

Why Join Health Shield?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where you can develop your skills, make a meaningful impact and be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping our members lead healthier, happier lives. Alongside a competitive benefits package, you'll enjoy flexible working opportunities, wellbeing support and a culture that encourages growth, collaboration and continuous improvement.

As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and successfully satisfy a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before employment can commence.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Experience:

• Finance/Accounts : 1 year (preferred)
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person