Finance Assistant

Application Deadline: 3 November 2025

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon

Reporting To: Accounting Services Manager

Compensation: £25,500 - £29,000 / year

Description

As the UK’s leading provider of environmental compliance, Valpak strives to work together towards a profitable, sustainable, waste-free world. To date, our teams work in partnership with more than 400 customers, in nearly every corner of the globe.

Valpak contributes to achieving the mission of Reconomy’s complete global compliance offering – Comply Loop. Solving increasingly complex environmental regulatory challenges using data, expert local knowledge, and through leadership to drive business accountability across the globe.

Our core values drive everything we do. We believe in promoting a supportive environment for our colleagues, delivering exceptional service to our customers, contributing to the community, and working towards a more sustainable environment. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

About the role

As a Finance Assistant, you’ll be the key point of contact for all internal and external queries related to Accounts Payable. Working closely with the wider finance team, you’ll ensure the smooth and accurate processing of purchase invoices, staff expenses, and supplier payments. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining strong supplier relationships, supporting audit processes, and ensuring financial data integrity. Your attention to detail and proactive approach will help maintain efficient financial operations and uphold our commitment to timely and accurate payments.

Scanning and electronically filing invoices and supporting documents.
Inputting purchase invoices and credit notes into the accounting system with correct coding.
Matching invoices to operational systems and resolving discrepancies.
Processing staff expense claims in line with policy and flagging exceptions.

Preparing weekly and ad hoc payment files in line with authorisation levels.
Managing direct debit payments and providing weekly payment summaries.
Following up on overdue approvals to avoid payment delays.

Completing regular reconciliations and resolving queries proactively.
Reviewing supplier statements and following up on missing documents.
Maintaining supplier contact and financial data in the CRM and accounting system.

Preparing audit evidence and providing clear explanations.
Assisting with tax and compliance documentation as needed.

Supporting with data input, analysis, and process documentation.
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficien

What we need from you

Ideally 2 years’ experience working in a finance department or operational department involved with accurate data input and following set processes
Ideally experience of using an accounting system with knowledge of inputting sales/purchase invoices and payments
Good working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel)
Confident working with numbers, high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
Quick learner able to follow processes and escalate queries where required
Strong work ethic, positive can-do attitude and pro-active problem solver
High level of professionalism and awareness of receiving confidential information

What we offer

Dual Location / Hybrid worker Status
Participation in our annual Incentive Plan (VIP) - up to 10% bonus
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, volunteering day and your birthday off!
Option to buy and sell up to 9 days annual leave
Access to voluntary benefits including private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, and subsidised gym membership
Automatic inclusion in Life Assurance, Critical Illness and Disability Income protection schemes
Pension scheme up to 8% employer contribution
Access to reward & discount platform
Wellbeing initiatives

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