Job Title: Finance Assistant (Fixed Term Contract) Location: Northwich (Office-based) Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) - circa 6 Months IDE is seeking a dedicated and proactive Finance Assistant to join our finance team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Based in our Northwich office, you will support the Finance Manager in ensuring the smooth running of monthly finance reporting and forecasting processes. Key Responsibilities: Process and match creditor invoices, ensuring all manager approval rules are followed Prepare BACS payment runs and other ad-hoc payments for approval Manage petty cash and staff expenses Allocate banking receipts to appropriate ledger accounts Assist the Finance Manager with financial reporting for the organisation's budget, annual audit, and other financial projects as required Key Requirements: Experience using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) Flexibility and versatility in approach Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills Prior experience working in finance High attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines Additional Information: This is a fully office-based role Applicants must have full right to work in the UK If you're an organized and detail-oriented finance professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive team, we would love to hear from you We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.