Finance Assistant, DY1

Finance Assistant

Location: Dudley, DY1 4DA
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Full time, permanent – 40 hours per week, although would consider applications with condensed hours or part time working

Hayley 24/7 Engineering Services Ltd are now recruiting!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance assistant to join our dynamic finance team.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in finance within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the day-to-day operations of the accounting function across multiple branches
• Acting as a key liaison for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Applying core accounting principles including accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition
• Reconciling nominal accounts and preparing VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns
• Carrying out nominal analysis for management information and tax compliance
• Assisting with month-end close and reporting activities
• Supporting internal and external audit processes
• Providing ad-hoc support to the purchase and sales ledger teams
• Taking on additional finance projects and responsibilities as the team continues to grow

Requirements:

• AAT Level 3 qualified (minimum) or AAT Level 4 part-qualified (or equivalent)
• Recent experience in a similar finance role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and statutory requirements
• Confident user of SAGE and Microsoft Excel, with strong data manipulation skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Analytical mindset with great attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive self-starter who’s eager to learn, adapt, and make an impact

What We Offer:

• Be part of a successful, growing engineering group backed by a large multi-national organisation
• Join a supportive team that values accuracy, collaboration, and professional development
• Enjoy opportunities to grow your career in finance, with exposure to a broad range of accounting functions
• Work in an environment where your ideas and contributions really matter

Benefits:

• Pension
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Cash health care scheme – Paycare
• Birthday Vouchers
• EAP (Employee Assistant Programme)
• Bike2Work Scheme

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then click on “APPLY” today!

No agencies please.