Finance Assistant in Redditch

Halfords is on a journey - building the future of motoring and cycling and looking for people who want to help shape what comes next. We’re a place for co‑creators: people who want to make a real impact, take ownership and be part of something that’s still evolving. As the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products, we’re supported by one of the country’s largest independent vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair networks through Halfords Autocentres. This breadth gives us a strong, stable foundation - and the freedom to keep innovating and growing.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in finance. As a Finance Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day running of the finance function, processing transactions, managing payment runs, resolving finance queries, and ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date. You’ll also play a key role in areas such as KPI reporting, corporate and virtual card administration, account reconciliations, and invoice management, giving you exposure to a broad range of finance activities. While the role has a strong transactional focus initially, it offers excellent opportunities to learn, take on additional responsibility, and progress within a supportive finance team.

Key responsibilities:

• Process day to day finance transactions, including goods receipts and payment runs.
• Inputting and paying high volume purchase invoices.
• Resolution of all queries arising as a result of activity on the assigned portion of the Accounts Payable ledger.
• Managing corporate and virtual card transactions, ensuring receipts and support evidence are captured and compliant.
• Assisting with the auditing of personal expense claims.
• Assist with month-end and KPI reporting.
• Assist with accurate maintenance of rent payment schedules.
• Reconcile clearing accounts and consolidate invoices.
• Support the assigned Team Manager with Continuous Improvement activities as required.

About you:

• Team skills are vital. It is essential that the successful applicant is able to demonstrate a willingness to support other team members.
• Knowledge of SAP system beneficial but not essential as training available.
• Skilled use of Microsoft Office 365 (particularly Excel), Sharepoint and Teams.
• Demonstrate good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work in a demanding environment.
• Team player – a pivotal support to numerous internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with a willingness to learn and develop.
• All team members are expected to participate in the drive for both process and service improvement.

We offer a fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave. Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations. We offer hybrid working in our Support Centre, you will be based at our Support Centre 2 days a week with an optional 3 days working from home. You will have access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords suite of products and services. Wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.