Manufacturing Finance Assistant (12-Month Temporary Contract)

Manufacturing Finance Assistant (12-Month Temporary Contract) Location: High Wycombe Contract: 12-Month Temporary Assignment Working 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.