Job Description

Finance Assistant

Department:

Finance

Location:

Lutterworth

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (minimum 4 days per week in the office)

Salary:

20,000-25,000 (dependent on experience)

Job Type:

Full-time

About Elmhurst Energy

Elmhurst Energy is proud to be the UK's leading training and accreditation provider for Energy Assessors. With the upcoming retirement of a valued team member, we are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented

Finance Assistant

to join our friendly Finance Team in Lutterworth.

About the Role

As our Finance Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting the Finance Manager and wider business by ensuring the accurate processing of financial information. Your work will help provide the organisation with reliable data for sound economic decision-making.

Daily tasks will include processing invoices, handling cash transactions, liaising with customers via email and phone, and maintaining accurate internal records. You will also help to promote the Elmhurst brand, contributing to our vision to remain the leading independent provider of building energy rating and assessment expertise.

About You

People are what make Elmhurst great. We are seeking someone with a strong can-do attitude, who is willing to go the extra mile to provide a positive customer experience.

You will thrive in a collaborative team environment, enjoy working with accuracy and attention to detail, and bring enthusiasm to your work.

You should also be eager to learn, grow, and develop within the Finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Main Finance Duties:

Processing, sending and storing sales invoices and credit notes using internal systems Preparing and posting cash receipts and allocations Handling customer and internal queries in a polite, professional manner Updating internal accounting databases and spreadsheets Processing purchase invoices for authorisation Processing credit card and cash expense claims Supporting wider finance team collaboration and communication

Key Competencies

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Integrity and impartiality Strong problem-solving ability A customer service-focused approach Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 20,000.00-25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme Work from home
Application question(s):

Please confirm the type of visa you currently hold - If applicable What are your salary expectations for this role? What is your notice period or earliest possible start date? This role requires strong attention to detail. Please provide an example of when you demonstrated accuracy in your work. Do you have a full UK Driving Licence, and access to a car? Why are you interested in working at Elmhurst Energy? Do you have experience processing invoices, expenses or cash transactions? Are you able to work on-site in Lutterworth for a minimum of 4 days per week? What is your proficiency level with Microsoft Excel and financial spreadsheets?- Intermediate (basic sums & simple formula) / Advanced (macros, pivot tables, nest formulas)
Experience:

Finance / Accounting : 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lutterworth LE17 4HB