Finance Assistant

Application Deadline: 3 November 2025

Department: Finance

Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon

Compensation: £25,500 - £29,000 / year

Description

As the UK’s leading provider of environmental compliance, Valpak strives to work together towards a profitable, sustainable, waste-free world. To date, our teams work in partnership with more than 400 customers, in nearly every corner of the globe.

Valpak contributes to achieving the mission of Reconomy’s complete global compliance offering – Comply Loop. Solving increasingly complex environmental regulatory challenges using data, expert local knowledge, and through leadership to drive business accountability across the globe.

Our core values drive everything we do. We believe in promoting a supportive environment for our colleagues, delivering exceptional service to our customers, contributing to the community, and working towards a more sustainable environment. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

About the role

As a Finance Assistant, you’ll be the key point of contact for all internal and external queries related to Accounts Payable. Working closely with the wider finance team, you’ll ensure the smooth and accurate processing of purchase invoices, staff expenses, and supplier payments. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining strong supplier relationships, supporting audit processes, and ensuring financial data integrity. Your attention to detail and proactive approach will help maintain efficient financial operations and uphold our commitment to timely and accurate payments.
Invoice & Expense Processing

• Scanning and electronically filing invoices and supporting documents.
• Inputting purchase invoices and credit notes into the accounting system with correct coding.
• Matching invoices to operational systems and resolving discrepancies.
• Processing staff expense claims in line with policy and flagging exceptions.

Payment Processing

• Preparing weekly and ad hoc payment files in line with authorisation levels.
• Managing direct debit payments and providing weekly payment summaries.
• Following up on overdue approvals to avoid payment delays.

Reconciliations & Supplier Management

• Completing regular reconciliations and resolving queries proactively.
• Reviewing supplier statements and following up on missing documents.
• Maintaining supplier contact and financial data in the CRM and accounting system.

Audit & Year-End Support

• Preparing audit evidence and providing clear explanations.
• Assisting with tax and compliance documentation as needed.

Team Support & Continuous Improvement

• Supporting with data input, analysis, and process documentation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficien
  
  
  

What we need from you

• Ideally 2 years’ experience working in a finance department or operational department involved with accurate data input and following set processes
• Ideally experience of using an accounting system with knowledge of inputting sales/purchase invoices and payments
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel)
• Confident working with numbers, high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Quick learner able to follow processes and escalate queries where required
• Strong work ethic, positive can-do attitude and pro-active problem solver
• High level of professionalism and awareness of receiving confidential information
  
  

What we offer

• Dual Location / Hybrid worker Status
• Participation in our annual Incentive Plan (VIP) - up to 10% bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, volunteering day and your birthday off!
• Option to buy and sell up to 9 days annual leave
• Access to voluntary benefits including private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, and subsidised gym membership
• Automatic inclusion in Life Assurance, Critical Illness and Disability Income protection schemes
• Pension scheme up to 8% employer contribution
• Access to reward & discount platform
• Wellbeing initiatives