Finance Assistant

To support the Accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports. The Finance Assistant will contribute to the efficient running of the accounting function, ensuring compliance with company procedures, internal controls, and statutory regulations within a global manufacturing environment.

• Setting up new and existing vendor accounts in accordance with Modine policies
• Assist in credit control and reconciling customer accounts in a timely manner
• Provide administrative support to the Management Accountant, UK Accounting Manager and wider accounts team.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and post cash receipts and payments on a daily basis
• Support both internal and external audit preparation preparing necessary documentation and ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests.
• Recording, matching and coding supplier invoices accurately in SAP – in accordance with the general ledger and cost centre structure
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure compliance with Modine’s internal controls and corporate reporting standards.
• Processing employee expenses accurately and diligently in accordance with the employee expenses policy.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve accounting-related queries.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Assist in raising customer invoices and credit notes and monitoring aged debtors.
• Prepare month end bank reconciliations for the management accounts.
• Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as assigned.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in a similar finance or accounts role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• AAT Level 3/4 qualification or equivalent (or working towards).
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Familiarity with international business transactions (multi-currency, VAT, import/export).
• Studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA).

In Return we offer

• Contributory pension of 7% Airedale Employer and 1% Employee.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with a holiday purchase scheme in place to purchase an additional 3 days.
• Airedale Rewards, discounts with high street retailers and days out.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Competitive Salary.