Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

About us

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.

That means real variety for our colleagues, along with the opportunity to learn, stretch and develop as the business moves forward. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a team focused on delivering exceptional service - using your expertise to solve problems, guide customers and help keep the nation moving with confidence.

About the role

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.

At Halfords, we operate a hybrid working policy with 2 days on site at our Support Centre in Redditch

Key responsibilities

• Process day to day finance transactions, including goods receipts and payment runs – Inputting and Paying
• High volume purchase invoice processing
• Resolution of all queries arising as a result of activity on the assigned portion of the Accounts Payable ledger-This will involve research/liaison with both suppliers and colleagues throughout Halfords retail business. This will be via email, phone and face to-face.
• 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, making amendments to records following instructions from the Property Team, processing of service charges and insurance related payments including queries.
• Reconcile clearing accounts and consolidate invoices, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and allocated
• 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, throughout Shared Services, always. The same support will be assured from the rest of the team.
• 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

Reward & benefits

• 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.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

At Halfords, we operate a hybrid working policy with 2 days on site at our Support Centre in Redditch.