Manufacturing Finance Assistant; Temporary

Manufacturing Finance Assistant (12-Month Temporary Contract)

Location: High WycombeContract: 12-Month Temporary AssignmentWorking Hours: Full-time, Office-Based (08:30am to 4:30pm)

Immediate Start Required

Immediate start available for a 12-month temporary Manufacturing Finance Assistant position based in High Wycombe. This role is strictly for candidates with previous finance experience gained within a manufacturing environment. Applicants without manufacturing industry experience will not be considered.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the business in a standalone capacity, requiring a proactive and self-sufficient approach with support available from the wider Group Finance team when required.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Manage customer accounts.
• Follow up outstanding payments.
• Liaise with the sales team regarding customer account queries and overdue debt.

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure timely payment of suppliers.
• Reconcile goods received against supplier invoices and documentation.

Proformas

• Set up and maintain proforma invoices within the finance system.

Month-End Processes

• Prepare and post journals for accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.
• Produce a trading trial balance.
• Support month-end reporting activities.

Payroll

• Minimal payroll involvement.
• Transfer payroll funds into the designated bank account.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Actively studying towards CIMA or Qualified by Experience (QBE) within a manufacturing environment.
• Candidates studying ACCA or holding ACCA qualifications will not be considered for this position.
• Experience of managing Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities.
• Strong understanding of month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Proficiency with finance systems, ideally Oncore and Xero.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

This is a standalone finance position offering a high level of autonomy and responsibility. It will suit a confident finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of processes and managing a broad range of accounting duties within a manufacturing business.

Manufacturing experience is an essential requirement. Applications from candidates without previous finance experience within a manufacturing organisation will not be considered.

Candidates must be available to start immediately or at short notice.