Finance Assistant

About the role

Are you ready to make an impact in the Recycle loop at Reconomy as our next Finance Assistant in the Treasury team? Join a forward‑thinking environment where your attention to detail and financial acumen will help shape how we manage and optimise our cash flow. Reporting to the Finance Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our cash is accurately forecasted, allocated, and aligned.

Key responsibilities

• Process incoming payments by accurately applying daily cash receipts to customer accounts and sales ledgers.
• Reconcile bank transactions against internal financial records to ensure consistency and accuracy across ledgers.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, including over‑payments, under‑payments, and unallocated funds.
• Collaborate with credit control teams to escalate queries and facilitate prompt resolution.
• Follow up on outstanding remittances from clients to support timely and accurate cash allocation.

Required profile

• Experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with financial systems and tools.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills to handle complex payment scenarios.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear and confident communication skills for effective coordination across teams.
• A highly organised and efficient approach to managing daily tasks.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Financial systems

What we offer

• Holidays and Birthday Leave – 23 days (rising to 25) plus bank holidays, with a holiday buy/sell scheme after one year.
• Volunteering Day – one paid day per year to support local charities.
• MyPerks Platform – discounts, cashback offers, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym discounts, mortgage advice, and more.
• Financial & Family Support – competitive pension contributions, life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Health & Wellbeing – flu jabs, eye‑care vouchers, Employee Assistance Programme, confidential counselling, and mental health resources.
• Employee Referral Programme – rewards for recommending great talent.
• Long Service Awards – recognition of milestones.
• Reward & Recognition Schemes – celebrating achievements across the business.
• Employee Voice – regular surveys and follow‑up checks to drive meaningful change.