Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant Location: Rainham, Essex (occasional travel to Watford/Woking) Salary: £13.50 - £16.50 per hour (depending on experience) Contract: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30 We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to support the Business Unit Financial Controller within our Building Solutions team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with finance administration or accounting experience looking to develop their career within a busy commercial environment. The successful candidate will support financial reporting, cost control and day-to-day accounting processes. Key Responsibilities: * Support preparation of P&L, Balance Sheet and WIP reconciliations * Assist with cost reviews, analysis and financial reporting * Manage sales ledger activities including invoice processing and cash allocation * Support purchase order and cost entry processes * Assist with month-end journals and reporting * Create jobs within finance systems and produce analysis reports * Work closely with operational and commercial teams to improve financial accuracy About You: * Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar role * Good understanding of accounting principles and processes * Experience using finance systems (SAP desirable) * Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables, SUMIFS and VLOOKUPs * Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills * Strong communication and problem-solving abilities * Studying or interested in progressing towards AAT/CIMA would be advantageous This role offers the opportunity to join a supportive team with excellent exposure to finance operations within a project-based environment. Apply now for immediate consideration