Job Description:

Role Purpose

To support the Group Finance function by delivering accurate, timely financial processing and reporting across multiple manufacturing entities. The Finance Assistant will play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, supporting month‑end close activities, and ensuring compliance with group policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Transactional Finance

• Process purchase invoices, including three‑way matching to purchase orders and goods received notes
• Maintain supplier accounts and resolve queries in a timely manner
• Prepare and process payment runs in line with agreed schedules
• Raise sales invoices and manage intercompany recharges
• Post bank transactions and perform regular bank reconciliations

Manufacturing & Cost Support

• Assist with processing stock movements and Bill of Materials (BOM) updates
• Support inventory reconciliations, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Assist with production cost reporting and variance analysis
• Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to resolve cost and pricing queries

Month‑End & Reporting

• Assist with month‑end close for multiple group entities
• Post journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Support balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and KPI reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records to audit standard

Compliance & Controls

• Adhere to internal financial controls and group accounting policies
• Support statutory audit and year‑end processes
• Ensure VAT transactions are accurately recorded (UK VAT knowledge desirable)

General

• Maintain accurate and well‑organised financial documentation
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and systems
• Provide ad‑hoc finance support to Group Finance team as required

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Good Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with a proactive mindset
• Comfortable working to deadlines
• Curious and keen to develop finance and commercial knowledge
• Team‑oriented with a collaborative approach
• Confident escalating issues and suggesting improvements

Why Join Kingfisher:

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Benefits, with corporate discounts on gyms and wellness, retails discounts, cinema, days out, travel, and many other discounts
• BHSF Health Cash Plan
• Free Carpark at all sites
• Be part of a growing manufacturing business