Finance Assistant

Why choose us?  

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.  

We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 🌍 

What's the role? 

To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Accounts Payable control accounts, the cashbooks, expenses and CIS Returns for the Solutions and other operational businesses, to represent the company to third parties and liaise with multiple functions within the organisation to ensure an efficient cash payment process, adherence to reporting deadlines and the continuous improvement of Finance processes.

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Accurate and timely processing of invoices (and associated internal processes) - (Accounts Payable).
• Timely resolution of invoice queries, working and communicating with both internal and external customers / suppliers / stakeholders, to ensure that payments are made in line with contractual requirements.
• Maintenance and reconciliation of the control accounts / sub ledgers to ensure all entries are relevant, accurate and recent.
• Management of Direct Debits to ensure invoices are received, matched and processed on a timely basis.
• Employee expense processing and payment, including checking of adherence to Group Policy.
• Reconciliation and submission of monthly CIS returns.
• Master Data review / administration within the ERP systems (including maintenance of customer / supplier accounts, credit terms etc.) and responsibility for ensuring business adherence to formal processes.
• Day-to-day use of the E-Banking system, including bank reconciliations within the ERP systems where appropriate.
• Monthly preparation and communication of KPIs to aid decision making inside and outside the Finance Department.
• Support External and Internal audit processes as required.
• Support the Finance department process improvement projects.
• Provide holiday / absence cover for other team members on other operational units.
• Ad-hoc projects as required.

What are we looking for:

Qualifications / Experience

• 3+ years’ experience of working in a Finance Function
• AAT an advantage

• Demonstrates accountability for own actions
• Confident in own ability and therefore dealing with others
• High level of communication skills
• Open & transparent in all relationships
• Exhibits discretion and confidentiality in all situations
• Flexible approach
• Professional
• Organised
• Deadline aware
• Results driven

• IT/Computer literacy – competent use of Excel & ERP system
• Knowledge of Finance function and associated roles

What's in it for you?   

• Competitive salary 
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
•  Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary 
•  Enhanced Company Pension scheme 
•  24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme 
•  GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
•  BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
•  Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity 
•  Bike2work scheme 
•  Long Service Awards 
•  Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.