Finance Administration Assistant

Finance Administration Assistant

Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK | Burnaston | Fixed-Term Contract 6 months| £26,000–£30,000 pro rata

Looking to start your career in finance with one of the world's best-known manufacturers?

Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK is looking for a Finance Administration Assistant to join the Cost Management team at its Burnaston manufacturing plant.

You don't need previous finance experience. If you're strong with numbers, confident using Excel and have a good eye for detail, Toyota will provide the training you need to build your career in finance.

About Toyota

Toyota's Burnaston plant is one of the UK's leading automotive manufacturing sites and has been part of the local community since the early 1990s.

The site is home to more than 2,000 team members and plays an important role in Toyota's European manufacturing operations, producing vehicles for markets around the world.

You'll be joining an established finance team within a highly structured manufacturing environment, gaining practical experience that goes well beyond basic administration.

The Role

As a Finance Administration Assistant, you'll support the Cost Management team across a variety of finance, accounting and cost-control activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting Finance Specialists with monthly accounting activities and cost tracking
Preparing and checking financial documents, quotes, invoices and cost information
Reconciling invoices against original quotes and investigating discrepancies
Supporting cost recovery and claims processes
Helping prepare monthly accounts and reporting packs
Supporting journal preparation and posting
Dealing with cost and finance queries from across the business
Supporting purchasing activities, including raising and approving orders
Assisting with stocktake preparation
Maintaining accurate records and Excel spreadsheets
Working with engineers, finance specialists and other teams to resolve queries
Supporting project-specific cost tracking and reporting
The role will give you exposure to different areas of finance, including accounting, cost management, reconciliation, cost recovery, purchasing and project finance.

What we're looking for

This is an entry-level opportunity, so previous finance experience isn't essential. Toyota will provide job-specific training.

We're looking for someone with:

A-levels including Maths, ideally grade A or B
Strong working knowledge of Excel
Good numerical and analytical ability
Excellent attention to detail
The ability to collect, organise and manage data accurately
Good problem-solving skills
A hands-on attitude and willingness to learn
Strong communication skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Drive, enthusiasm and a flexible approach to changing priorities
A full UK driving licence may also be required depending on the area of the Cost Management team you support.

Why Toyota?

This isn't simply an administration role.

It's an opportunity to start building a career in finance inside a world-leading automotive manufacturer, working alongside experienced Finance Specialists and gaining hands-on exposure to real accounting and cost-management processes.

You'll receive training, develop your Excel and financial skills and gain experience across multiple areas of the finance function.

If you've got a strong Maths background, enjoy working with numbers and want to get your foot in the door with Toyota, we'd like to hear from you.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

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