Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in our Wilmslow office

Working Hours: Full time

We are Citation. We are far from your average service provider. Our colleagues bring their brilliant selves to work every day and we create an environment where they can shine. We have been proudly delivering valuable HR and Health and Safety services to SME’s across the UK for over 20 years. Passionate about service, we’re on a mission to revolutionise our colleague’s and client’s experience by employing brilliant people who are experts at what they do and smile whilst they are doing it.

The Citation Group is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our fast-paced and growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our internal finance operations as we continue our exciting international growth journey.

We’re looking for someone with a excellent organisational skills, and a collaborative approach to working across teams. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy being part of a business that makes a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

The role:

• Invoice processing: Accurate and timely entry of supplier invoices with proper coding and approvals.
• Handling supplier queries: Responding to and resolving supplier inquiries efficiently
• Liaising with colleagues across the business regarding queries: Working with internal teams to address invoice and payment queries
• Processing of payment runs: Preparing executing regular payment runs
• Processing of ad hoc payments: Managing urgent or one-off payments with proper approvals
• Supplier reconciliations: Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies
• Credit card processing: Recording and reconciling company credit card transactions
• Bank Reconciliations: Completing weekly bank reconciliations and investigating variances
• Purchasing Ledger Management: Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and supporting month-end tasks

About you:

• Entry level position, no prior experience required as will provide training on systems, processes and procedures
• A positive attitude, willing to get stuck in and get things done to strict deadlines
• An aptitude for numbers
• Good IT skills and fast, accurate data processing
• A team player
• Wants to work in a company with opportunities for career development

Here’s a taste of the perks we roll out for our extraordinary team members:

• 25 Days of Holiday + Bank: We’re talking sun-soaked beaches, snow-capped mountains, or simply your favourite cosy spot at home. Take your well-deserved break with 25 days of holiday, plus those cherished bank holidays.
• Birthday Bliss: Your birthday isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s YOUR day! Enjoy it in style with a day off, because at Citation, we believe in celebrating YOU.
• Post-Wedding Bliss: Newlyweds, we’ve got something special for you too! Extra weeks of holiday to bask in the glow of post-wedding happiness.
• Growing Families: We’re all about supporting our Citation family, and that includes expectant parents. Vouchers and special perks await to celebrate the newest addition to your family.
• Healthcare cash plan: Your well-being is our priority. That’s why we offer private healthcare to ensure your peace of mind and keep you feeling your best.
• Pawternity Leave: Welcoming a new furry friend? Enjoy a day off on us to give your new cat or dog the ultimate welcome home experience!
• Community Days: Looking to give back? Take a day off to volunteer and make a positive impact in your community or support your favourite charities.

Why not come and join our growing Finance team now?