Are you looking to join a passionate, fun and hardworking team? The Cattle Information Service is part of the Holstein UK Group; a progressive and dynamic company with family values at its core and a drive for personal development, as well as team spirit. At the heart of the UK dairy industry, the Holstein UK Group provides a wide array of services to assist members in breeding profitable, robust and productive dairy cattle.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full time Assistant Accountant, reporting to the Head of Finance. You will work as an integral part of a small team, assisting in preparation of the management accounts and liaising directly with our payroll providers, for our charity organisation and commercial companies within The Group.
The ideal candidate will have a strong finance background, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and high attention to detail.
In return, we offer a great working environment from our contemporary Head Office with a competitive salary, company pension, generous holiday allowance and a range of other benefits
Supporting the Head of Finance in the recording of financial details of the Holstein UK group, including maintaining financial records, processing and inputting data, logging and processing payments, cash handling, general financial housekeeping and payroll administration.
To work as an integral part of a small finance team and provide support to fellow team members as and when required, to ensure the finance function operates efficiently and effectively.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General
· Working closely and proactively with the Head of Finance to assist with the smooth operation of finances within the organisation
· Assisting with the resolution of all internal and external finance related queries in a polite, professional and effective manner, whether in face to face meetings, by telephone or email
· Act as the business’s Business Central super user including the training of non-finance staff on purchasing
· Any other duties that may be deemed appropriate to this role
Sales & Purchase Ledger
· Supporting the Finance Officers by inputting sales and purchase ledger documents when required
· Posting and allocating bank transactions on the sales and purchase ledgers
· Setting up supplier payment runs, ensuring timely payment of invoices
· Carryout regular documented reconciliations of debtor and creditor control accounts
Bank & Payments
· Processing supplier payments
· Ensuring employee expenses and received on time, checking for accuracy and authorisation with back-up, and arranging for them to be processed by pre-set appropriate deadlines
· Ensuring Contractor payments are received on time, checking for accuracy and authorisation with back-up, and arranging for them to be processed by pre-set appropriate deadlines
· Online banking – managing accounts, and preparation of bank reconciliations on monthly basis
· Record monthly Barclaycard transactions
Accounting / Journals
· Maintain and reconcile finance month end schedules
· Prepare and post month end journals
· Reconciliation of certain other balance sheet control accounts on a monthly basis
· Assist the Head of Finance with the preparation of annual budgets
· Assisting the Head of Finance with the preparation of year-end files for statutory audit
Payroll
· Monthly payroll administration
· Liaise with external payroll provider
· Download and save all payroll reports each month
Note: This is not intended as an exclusive list of responsibilities, which may differ with the development of the organisation.
The responsibilities of this post may change in line with the developing requirements of the organisation, subject to appropriate consultation with the post-holder.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Qualified AAT or Part Qualified Accountant is desirable
SKILLS:
· Strong understanding of double entry accounting
· Ability to work pro-actively with a confident approach
· Excellent communication skills
· Excellent IT skills
· Ability to work to a deadline and prioritise workload
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy in approach
· Problem solving skills
· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
· Ability to follow instruction
EXPERIENCE:
· At least 2 years experience working in a finance department
· Experience preparing month end journals
· Experience of payroll administration
· Evidence of a good standard of literacy
· Knowledge and experience of a variety of financial systems, processes and procedures
· Proficient user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
· Experience working on Business Central Finance System is desirable but not essential
· Experience of working in the charity environment is desirable but not essential
What we can offer you:
-Competitive Salary
-Company pension scheme
-Great working Environment
-Contemporary Head Office
-Generous Holiday Allowance
-Christmas Savings Scheme
-Ongoing Training & Development
-Range of Other Benefits
Working Pattern
35hrs Per week
9.00am - 5.00pm - 1 Hour Lunch Break
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Office Based
Closing Date : 15th July 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Finance: 2 years (required)
Location:
- Telford TF1 7EX (preferred)
Work Location: In person
