Job Title: Finance Assistant Location: Fradley, Staffordshire Salary: £33,000 per annum Job type: Permanent, Full Time - Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm Kyocera SGS Precision Tools is a leading manufacturer of solid carbide cutting tools, renowned for designing high-performance solutions for machining challenging materials such as stainless steel and titanium. We support industries such as aerospace, medical, power generation, and motorsports by solving complex manufacturing challenges and improving process efficiency. We're now entering an exciting phase of growth, relocating to the Midlands to unite Kyocera SGS and Kyocera Unimerco Tooling under one roof; forming Kyocera's largest carbide tooling site in Europe. With this exciting growth comes an opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team at our European Headquarters in Fradley, Staffordshire. About the role This is a hands on, varied Finance role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and keeping financial processes running smoothly and accurately. You will play a key role in the day to day running of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable function, working closely with the Financial Controller and wider business. From processing invoices to managing customer credit control, bank reconciliations, and supplier liaison, your work will help ensure the continued financial health and operational flow of the organisation. This role suits someone who is proactive, organised, accurate, and confident communicating with both internal colleagues and external partners. Key duties: * Keep our purchase and sales ledger running smoothly * Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers, helping resolve queries quickly and professionally * Manage daily bank postings and reconciliations across multiple currencies * Run monthly supplier payments and ensure accounts stay accurate and up to date * Support credit control by ensuring customers pay on time and handling repayment discussions with confidence * Set up new customer and supplier accounts and maintain tidy, accurate finance records * Produce ad hoc reports and support month end and audit activities * Get involved in wider finance tasks to support the team as we continue to grow About you * 3-5 years' experience in a similar finance role * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy * Well organised with the ability to manage your own workload * Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and basic Excel * Proactive, professional, and confident communicating with customers and suppliers * Experience of working in a manufacturing environment would be desirable * Experience using Sage or a similar accounting platform would be desirable * Experience reconciling complex accounts would be desirable What you'll get in return We offer a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, including: * 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing annually up to 25 days * 40 hour working week (Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch) * Option of hybrid working after a period of training (up to 2 days per week) * Health and wellbeing benefits * Company pension and group life cover * Regular social activities * A friendly, collaborative workplace where your contribution truly matters …plus, more, all designed to support your wellbeing and reward your contribution. Apply now for a rewarding career with a modern and progressive company. Candidates with experience of; Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping Clerk, Junior Accountant, Finance Officer, Accounts Admin, Financial Administrator, Invoicing, Accounts, Account Assistant, Accounts Administrator, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Financial Assistant, Accounts Administrator will also be considered for this role