Finance Assistant

7 months ago

Woking, United Kingdom McLaren Applied Full time

**Background**

The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations.

At McLaren Applied, we’re accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies will _pioneer a better future_. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance.

We’re at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics.

To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets.

**Who are we looking for:
Our Finance team do more than just run the numbers. They are central to understanding the story behind the numbers as well as challenge business decisions. This drives our short term and long-term performance.

We’re looking for someone who challenges the norm, takes ownership and makes brave decisions. Someone who is looking to take the next step in their career and has the ambition to move into a leadership role in the business in the future.

**Principal Accountabilities**
- Month end reporting including:

- Accruals & prepayments
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Cost reclassifications
- Providing commentary and analysis on actuals vs budget
- Transactional processing including accurate and timely posting of journals
- Support Accounts Payable and Receivable if required
- Prepare financial reports efficiently
- Gathering data and analysing trends within the business to assist business planning
- Responding to finance team requests and ad-hoc project support as required
- Support FP&A with reporting
- Continually drive process efficiencies within Finance
- Assisting the Finance team with the external audit

**Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience**
- AAT Qualified or Final Stage and looking to become qualified in CIMA/ACCA
- Be comfortable working to multiple deadlines
- Knowledge of Sage or similar accounting software
- Knowledge of IFRS or FRS desirable
- Experience with month end journals is desirable
- Fast learner with a willingness to challenge process and drive improvements
- Proven record of working in a team
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and numerical abilities
- Have strong attention to detail
- Proactive with ability to multi-task over several responsibilities
- Strong IT skills especially Microsoft Excel

What we can offer you

In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields.

At McLaren Applied we firmly believe it’s the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We’re also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
- Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues).
- Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay.
- Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.
- Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary
- Opportunity to join the McLaren Applied Pension Plan
- Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
- Ride-to-work with Evans Cycles - take advantage of the Government’s Cycle-to-Work scheme which offers savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike, cycling accessories and components.
- Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period.

**Our values**

OWNERSHIP

OPENNESS

BRAVERY

INGENUITY

HUMILITY
- McLaren Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme_.

  • Finance Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Our client a highly successful and growing business based in Woking, Surrey are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant due to company growth. Hybrid working available **Client Details** Our client a highly successful and growing business based in Woking, Surrey are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant due to company growth. Hybrid working...

  • Assistant Finance Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Our client a highly successful International business based in Woking, Surrey are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Analyst role based in the Woking, Surrey office. **Client Details** Our client a highly successful International business based in Woking, Surrey are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Analyst role based in the Woking,...

  • Assistant Finance Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Our client a highly successful International business based in Woking, Surrey are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Analyst role based in the Woking, Surrey office. **Client Details** Our client a highly successful International business based in Woking, Surrey are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Analyst role based in the Woking,...

  • Assistant Finance Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Our client a highly successful International business based in Woking, Surrey are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Analyst role based in the Woking, Surrey office. **Client Details** Our client a highly successful International business based in Woking, Surrey are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Analyst role based in the Woking,...

  • Assistant Finance Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy And Finance Full time

    Your new company This job is working for a leader in industry.Your new role You will be supporting a busy Head Of Finance delivering month end and year end close.The team responsibility will remain with the Head of Finance and the FP&A Manager and you will be a key member of the senior finance team.Some of your responsibilities will be: Prepare and present...

  • Commercial Finance Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Our client a Market Leading Internationally Recognised business are currently recruiting for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join the team in Woking, Surrey due to an internal promotion **Client Details** Our client a Market Leading Internationally Recognised business are currently recruiting for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join the team in Woking,...

  • Finance Business Partner

    7 months ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Grafton Banks Finance Recruitment Full time

    Grafton Banks Finance is recruiting a Finance Business Partner for a highly respected, growing c£100m turnover business with offices near Woking, Surrey. (Hybrid with two days per week remote working) The position is a rounded finance role with a slant towards future financial planning. It will be a key role in providing robust financial planning support...

  • Finance Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Howett Thorpe Full time

    This market leading organisation based in central Woking are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team. This role will suit someone at the early stages of their career that is looking to gain further exposure in accounts. **Reference no: HT14035** **Finance Assistant - About The Role** In this role you will be reporting into the Head of Finance...

  • Finance Business Partner

    7 months ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Grafton Banks Finance Recruitment Full time

    Grafton Banks Finance is recruiting a Finance Business Partner for a highly respected, growing c£100m turnover business with offices near Woking, Surrey. (Hybrid with two days per week remote working) The position is a rounded finance role with a slant towards future financial planning. It will be a key role in providing robust financial planning support...

  • Assistant Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Our client a highly successful and growing business based in Woking, Surrey are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant due to company growth. Hybrid working available **Client Details** Our client a highly successful and growing business based in Woking, Surrey are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant due to company growth. Hybrid...

  • Finance Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom CMA Recruitment Group Full time

    CMA are supporting a client based in Woking, Surrey in their search for a Finance Assistant to join the team. They are a growing company who have recently received private equity backing and have clear future growth plans. What will the Finance Assistant role involve: - Monthly customer Account reconciliation; - Investigating and resolving discrepancies...

  • Senior Accounts Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Our client a high growth industry business with exciting growth plans are currently recruiting for a Senior Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant based from their office in Sheerwater near Woking. Due to location you'd need to be a driver. **Client Details** Our client a high growth industry business with exciting growth plans are currently recruiting...

  • Finance Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Wade Macdonald Full time

    Finance Assistant Woking Permanent Up to £30,000 The company This company is continuing to develop and expand and are currently looking for someone to assist them within their finance team and also provide office support to the wider team. The role You will be reporting to both the accountant and the health and safety officer to contribute to the...

  • Assistant Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Our client, a well known & growing organisation based in Woking is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their Accountancy team. **Client Details** Our client, a well known & growing organisation based in Woking is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their Accountancy team. **Description** **Duties are as follows**: - Preparation of...

  • Assistant Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Our client a Large International Multi Entity Business are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant based from Woking, Surrey **Client Details** Our client a Large International Multi Entity Business are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant based from Woking, Surrey **Description** As the Assistant Accountant you will be responsible...

  • Assistant Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Our client, well known and growing company based in Woking are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join their Accountancy team. **Client Details** Our client, well known and growing company based in Woking are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join their Accountancy team. **Description** **Duties are as follows**: - Preparation of monthly...

  • Mandarin Speaking Assistant Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Our client a Market Leading Internationally Recognised business are currently recruiting for a Mandarin Speaking Assistant Accountant to join the team in Woking, Surrey, Hybrid Working available **Client Details** Our client a Market Leading Internationally Recognised business are currently recruiting for a Mandarin Speaking Assistant Accountant to join...

  • Finance Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    About the Role:">CMA Recruitment Group is pleased to be working with a growing business and independent market leader to find a Finance Assistant within the Accounts Receivable department. The role is an 18-month fixed term contract for maternity cover, joining their diverse and friendly team in a Guildford office.">This is an excellent opportunity for...

  • Accounts Payable Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Woking, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Our client is looking for multiple Accounts Payable Assistants to join their Accountancy team in Woking **Client Details** **Description** **Accounts Payable Assistant** - Continual review and management of document scanning error logs and queries from suppliers, ensuring timely resolutions - Perform day to day management of all payment cycle activities...

  • Assistant Finance Manager

    1 month ago

    Woking, Surrey, GU21, Woking, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    Your new company This job is working for a leader in industry.Your new role You will be supporting a busy Head Of Finance delivering month end and year end close. The team responsibility will remain with the Head of Finance and the FP&A Manager and you will be a key member of the senior finance team. Some of your responsibilities will be:Prepare and present...