Job Description

Finance Assistant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Telford

Reporting To: Liz Poole

Reconomy is an international circular economy specialist that combines technology, skills and incredible people to enable businesses to better manage their resources, helping reduce waste, optimise their supply chains, and contribute in a meaningful way toward the circular economy
We are bending the edges of linear business models across the world, integrating circular economy strategies and processes into everyday operations. We have the tools, talent and technology that enable customers to harness the full and inherent value of their resources, with integrated global operations in over 80 countries across the world.

Our full range of capabilities are organised into 3 ‘loops’: Recycle, Comply and Re-use, each providing opportunities for circularity within the wider resource cycle.

• Recycle loop is utilising the latest technology and data to enable customers to make the best possible use of their materials.
• Comply loop is enabling customers to solve increasingly complex environmental regulatory challenges using data, expert knowledge and thought leadership to drive business accountability across the globe.
• Re-use loop is providing intelligent technology platforms and agile delivery models for pre-retail logistics and product returns, fulfilment and processing, on behalf of many of Europe’s largest retailers.

About the role

Join our Finance team in Telford as a Finance Assistant and play a vital role in our financial operations. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to support in various administrative tasks. You will be responsible for processing transactions and maintaining accurate financial records. If you’re a numbers person and have a keen eye for accuracy, we want to hear from you.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Generate sales ledger invoices and credit notes promptly and accurately in accordance with customer and supplier expectations/deadlines.
• Liaise with various departments to ensure we have order numbers, weights and ticket numbers in order to be able to produce sales invoices accurately.
• Receive customer credit application forms and liaise with managers to seek approval for credit limits.
• Be the point of contact for sales ledger queries and log or respond to enquiries and requests from both colleagues and customers.

What we need from you

• Excellent administration skills, with great attention to detail.
• Efficient and organised, with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Experience or exposure of working in a similar role or work environment would be beneficial.
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

What we offer

• Financial perks: Pension scheme, length of service rewards, and referral bonuses
• Exclusive discounts: MyPerks platform, Cycle to Work scheme, gym membership discounts, and skip hire discounts
• Health & wellbeing: Flu jabs, eyecare vouchers, and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental health support: Confidential counselling, MyPerks Wellbeing Centre, and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Family-friendly: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, birthday off, and holiday trading scheme
• Community engagement: Volunteer days and collaboration with local charities
• Generous holiday: Start with 23 days, rising to 25 after 2 years, plus buy/sell options
• Employee voice: Regular “My Voice” surveys and follow-up check-ins to drive meaningful change