Finance Assistant

Where do people love what they do and being great at what they do?At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.As part of the KUKA Group, we are at the forefront of logistics automation technology. Serving some of the biggest and most exciting brands across the globe we're a team of 14,000 professionals and 50 nationalities.We are currently seeking a Finance Assistant based in Redditch with hybrid working available.Your ResponsibilityThe Finance Assistant will be placed within the finance team of a growing logistics automation business. The successful candidate will attain strong skills and knowledge regarding accountancy, mathematics, statistics and economics. The role will be mixed and will involve assisting qualified and non-qualified finance professionals across the range of functions performed by the finance department as follows:Purchase Ledger: You will assist with processing supplier invoices, reconciling supplier accounts and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely payment of their invoices.Sales Ledger/Credit Control: You will assist with the preparation of sales invoices to customers and the daily reconciliation of the company’s bank accounts.Management Accounts: You will assist our management accountants in the preparation of reports circulated to internal management to assist their decision makingYour Profile – What we are looking forThis is a hands-on role and an excellent opportunity to gain insight and experience in a wide range of finance functions. You will play an important role in a small finance team and will gain valuable exposure to different areas of the business. We are looking for a hard-working individual who is looking for a challenging but rewarding role. You should be proactive, able to problem solve effectively and able to use you own initiative to thrive in a dynamic working environment.You will ideally currently be pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting or related field although this is not essential and have proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Applicants must communicate openly, effectively and consistently with all stakeholder groups and focus on customer needs and customer satisfaction.A driving license will be required unless you live in close proximity to Redditch.Swisslog is part of a global organisation that strives to provide opportunities, a healthy work-life balance and a wide range of social activities. Just some of the benefits our teams enjoy include:A great working environmentWorking with advanced technologiesEmpowerment & project ownershipFuture-oriented projects with leading brandsHands on training & skills developmentDomestic and international career opportunitiesJoin the journey!If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you.We´re looking forward to receiving your application!