Finance Assistant; Vendor Requests

Position: Finance Assistant (Vendor Requests)
This is an ideal role for finance graduates or early-career candidates looking to gain hands-on experience within a professional finance team over the summer, with genuine potential for longer-term opportunities.

Client Details

We're offering an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join a global business, supporting the Cash & Collections function with a key operational project focused on vendor request processing.

You'll support an important project involving vendor forms and bank detail updates, helping ensure accuracy, compliance, and smooth client communication. This role sits within a collaborative international team, working closely with colleagues both in the UK and the US.

Description

Key Responsibilities

Process and manage vendor requests, including updates to bank details
Review and validate client-submitted documentation
Ensure all changes are accurately recorded in internal systems
Liaise with clients to request missing information and follow up on outstanding queries
Maintain well-organised records and ensure data integrity
Support wider finance administrative activities as required
Contribute to continuous improvement of vendor request processes

What Makes This Role Stand Out

Exposure to a global finance function with teams across the UK and US
Opportunity to gain insight into Cash & Collections, Billing, and broader finance operations
A strong focus on training, development, and progression - with the opportunity to upskill into areas such as credit control
A business that actively promotes from within and invests in talent
Potential to extend beyond the initial 3 months or transition into other finance roles

Profile

About You

We're looking for individuals who are:

Highly organised and detail-oriented
Strong communicators, comfortable liaising with clients
Proactive and willing to learn
Reliable and able to manage a high volume of administrative tasks
Interested in building a career in finance

You may be:

A recent or soon-to-be finance graduate, or
Someone with finance administrative experience, or
An experienced candidate who enjoys specialising in vendor request processing

Previous finance experience isn't essential - the right attitude and team fit are key.

Job Offer

Training & Working Pattern

Initial training: 2 days per week in the office (first few weeks)
Flexible thereafter: potential to reduce to 1 day in-office
Flexible working hours available
Full training provided in Sheffield

Additional Benefits

£1,000 performance & retention bonus
Free parking and convenient transport links
Opportunity to enhance your CV with a well-known global organisation
Supportive and collaborative team culture

Why Apply?

This is more than just a temporary role - it's a chance to kick-start your finance career, gain valuable experience in a global business, and potentially secure a longer-term opportunity within a team that is passionate about developing its people