Finance Assistant

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Cumbernauld

Contract and working pattern: Hybrid, permanent

Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None?

Lets Grow!!!

We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter!

Employing around 950 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours.

At our core is  IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste.

We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There's never been a better time to join us!

What we’re looking for…

As a Finance Assistant, you will drive operational compliance and financial accuracy across our business, combining end-to-end fleet administration with core hands-on finance support within our fast-paced Shared Service Centre.

We are seeking a versatile, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a varied environment. Working as an integral part of our multi-skilled Finance team, you will manage our company vehicle fleet while contributing to key daily finance operations.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Fleet & Insurance Management: Maintain the Motor Insurance Database (MID), administer leased, hired, and pool vehicle records, and serve as the principal liaison for insurance partners.
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Transport Legislation, the Road Traffic Act, and Operator Licensing requirements across all fleet activities.
• Financial Processing: Generate and distribute manual invoices for multiple departments and support the Purchase-to-Pay cycle by raising Purchase Orders for Finance team expenditure.
• Payroll & Data Coordination: Summarise Private Fuel Mileage returns for HR salary deductions and manage the end-to-end completion and submission of Office of National Statistics surveys.
• Tax & Treasury Support: Assist team leads with fundamental VAT checks during customer/supplier onboarding and support daily banking reporting for cash reconciliation.
• Rates & Partner Liaison: Act as the primary internal and external point of contact for all business rates inquiries and external rate providers.

What you’ll bring...

The successful candidate will have;

• ERP System Experience: Hands-on working knowledge of enterprise systems (e.g., JD Edwards or equivalent).
• Advanced Database & Spreadsheet Skills: Proven track record in using advanced formulas to build, track, and optimise spreadsheets and operational databases.
• Data Accuracy & Auditing: Strong analytical skills with a focus on data integrity, regular record reconciliations, and strict attention to detail.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to write clear, concise business correspondence and communicate effectively across all levels of an organisation.
• Fleet & Regulatory Understanding: Practical familiarity with vehicle safety regulations, licensing requirements, and transport compliance standards.
  

And it would also be great if you can demonstrate:

• Experience in preparing and delivering data-driven presentations to diverse audiences, including senior management.
• A track record of successfully managing multiple competing tasks and priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Direct experience supporting broader transactional finance processes such as Purchase-to-Pay, basic VAT checks, or cash reconciliation.

What we offer…

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard.  Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;

• Uncapped bonus linked to business performance
• Defined contribution Pension
• Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
• Flexible holiday trading
• Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
• Annual salary review
• Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content

And much more!

To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!

Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so apply now!

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