Finance Assistant

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!

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.

• →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.

• 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.
  

• 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.