Group Finance Assistant

Kingfisher Industrial Group, Head Office based in Kidderminster, with Operating locations in Kidderminster, and Chippenham.

This is an exciting time to be joining a fast growing and innovative Group structure, offering a competitive salary with extra Employee Benefits.  The Company has grown significantly over the last 3 Years and has plans in place to continue its growth within the UK.

The position will be working for Kingfisher Industrial Group Ltd based in Kidderminster.  The company has an exceptional reputation for quality and operates from a modern, well invested manufacturing facility.

Role Purpose

To support the Group Finance function by delivering accurate, timely financial processing and reporting across multiple manufacturing entities. The Finance Assistant will play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, supporting month‑end close activities, and ensuring compliance with group policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Transactional Finance

Process purchase invoices, including three‑way matching to purchase orders and goods received notes

Maintain supplier accounts and resolve queries in a timely manner

Prepare and process payment runs in line with agreed schedules

Raise sales invoices and manage intercompany recharges

Post bank transactions and perform regular bank reconciliations

Manufacturing & Cost Support

Assist with processing stock movements and Bill of Materials (BOM) updates

Support inventory reconciliations, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

Assist with production cost reporting and variance analysis

Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to resolve cost and pricing queries

Month‑End & Reporting

Assist with month‑end close for multiple group entities

Post journals, including accruals and prepayments

Support balance sheet reconciliations

Assist in the preparation of management accounts and KPI reporting

Maintain accurate financial records to audit standard

Compliance & Controls

Adhere to internal financial controls and group accounting policies

Support statutory audit and year‑end processes

Ensure VAT transactions are accurately recorded (UK VAT knowledge desirable)

General

Maintain accurate and well‑organised financial documentation

Support continuous improvement of finance processes and systems

Provide ad‑hoc finance support to Group Finance team as required

Skills & Experience

Essential

Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail

Good Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas)

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally

Personal Attributes

Highly organised with a proactive mindset

Comfortable working to deadlines

Curious and keen to develop finance and commercial knowledge

Team‑oriented with a collaborative approach

Confident escalating issues and suggesting improvements

Why Join Kingfisher:

Competitive Salary

Employee Benefits, with corporate discounts on gyms and wellness, retails discounts, cinema, days out, travel, and many other discounts

BHSF Health Cash Plan

Free Carpark at all sites

Be part of a growing manufacturing business