Finance Assistant - Seymour John : Job Details

Finance Assistant | Newtown | Permanent| Office Based | Salary upto £29,000

Can you bring proven experience from a previous role in accounts? Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail, proactive approach, and eagerness to develop in a fast-paced environment?

The Company

Seymour John is delighted to be partnering with a well-established business in Newtown, Powys. As part of their ongoing success, they are seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to become a valued member of their small, supportive finance team.

The Opportunity

Duties will include:

• Perform fixed asset accounting, including monthly P&L postings, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintenance of the fixed asset register.
• Complete bank, intercompany, AR, and AP reconciliations, and support month-end reporting processes for multiple sites.
• Assist with FP&A activities such as Daystats preparation, capex forecasting, budgeting, and cost centre reviews.
• Participate in resource and project accounting initiatives, including standard cost maintenance in Oracle and operational variance reporting.
• Identify, suggest, and lead process improvements, particularly in fixed asset accounting and financial reporting efficiency.

Personal Profile

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working across multiple areas of finance. The below skills are required:

• 2-3 years’ experience in an accounts role
• Solid working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook, with the ability to manage data accurately; advanced Excel skills are a plus
• A meticulous approach to financial data, ensuring accuracy in reconciliations, reporting, and process management
• Strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload effectively, and confidence to work independently as well as in a team
• A natural problem-solver who can spot issues early, think logically, and contribute to process improvements
• Clear and professional in both written and verbal communication, able to liaise confidently with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• A reliable team player with a strong work ethic, able to remain calm and effective under pressure, especially during month-end close

For further information please contact Joe Woodall at Seymour John Ltd

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