Finance Assistant – Nationwide Fleet Installations
Location: Eccles, Manchester (Free on-site parking)
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, This role is fully based onsite.
Salary: Up to £32k
Benefits: Study support available, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
About Us
We are an innovative telematics business looking for a Finance Assistant to support our Finance Manager and ensure the smooth operation of our finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to critical financial operations in a dynamic environment.
What We Offer
We’re offering more than just a job; we’re providing a career path where your growth is as important as the company’s success. You’ll be joining a small and friendly team, led by a supportive manager. In this role, you’ll gain valuable month-end exposure, offering you an opportunity to get more experience and progress as the business grows. We are happy to grow with you, providing a supportive environment for your professional development.
About Us
Nationwide Fleet Installations recently acquired Avian Fleet, bringing together two of the UK’s largest independent installers. We’re a leader in the fleet installations and telematics solutions industry, with over one million successful installations across the UK. Our expertise covers comprehensive mobile installation and servicing of advanced telematics and a variety of vehicle technologies. We are committed to meeting the dynamic needs of fleet operators and vehicle equipment providers.
Key Responsibilities:
• Act as the first point of contact for the finance team, providing excellent service to internal colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
• Assist the Customer Services team with engineer appointment bookings and pricing inquiries.
• Manage the finance inbox and ensure timely responses to inquiries.
• Support balance sheet control account reconciliations under the guidance of the Management Accountant.
• Contribute to operational performance reporting and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide administrative support to the Field Operations Manager, including vehicle and equipment management.
• Maintain and update financial and administrative procedure documentation.
• Undertake additional finance administrative tasks as required.
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
• Experience in a busy finance role, managing accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly.
• Competence in using financial software such as Sage 50 or Xero.
Desirable:
• Experience processing intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• AAT qualified or part-qualified, or equivalent experience.
Personal Attributes:
• Reliable, with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver accurate work.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proactive, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• A collaborative team player, capable of working across different departments.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Eager to learn and develop, with a growth mindset.
Expected Progression:
As you develop in this role, there will be opportunities to enhance your analytical skills, support strategic financial decisions, and take on more complex financial tasks. With demonstrated initiative and a proactive approach, you could transition into a senior finance role within the organisation.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to contribute to a dynamic finance team and grow your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our company and make a difference.
No Agencies please. We have our own in-house recruitment team.