Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant ​

£20,000 - £25,000

Crewe, Cheshire

Reporting to: Head of Tax

WEX Europe Services is one of Europe’s largest providers of fuel cards. We manage a range of flexible fuel cards in several key markets across the continent.

The Finance Assistant will provide detailed tax and analytical support to the Head of Tax and wider finance function - it is essential that candidates have knowledge of VAT.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant:

• Assisting in the preparation of draft direct and indirect tax returns across the European Group.
• Assist Head of Tax with payroll tax compliance and monthly payroll review
• Assist in the management of the Group tax strategy. 
• Preparation of month end VAT returns 
• Liaise with external VAT compliance advisors 
• Prepare draft tax disclosures and accounting journals
• Reconcile tax balance sheet accounts 
• Provision of cyclical and ad-hoc management information  
• Assistance with yearly audit preparation 
• Supporting the Head of Tax with ad hoc business improvement projects.

We value smart, ambitious people with the knowledge, experience and drive to help us achieve our vision. You will need to be tenacious and versatile, and able to come up with new ideas and solutions for solving our customers’ problems. You’ll also have a positive, can-do attitude that sees every day as an opportunity to do something new.

WEX Europe Services is a place where you can grow your existing skills, cultivate new ones, and take your career to the next level. You will be encouraged to take an active role in your personal and professional development, with a wealth of learning opportunities to help you along the way.

Knowledge,Skills & Abilities of the Finance Assistant

In order to complete the above job description, the following skills are likely to be required:  

• ATT qualified 
• Strong organisational skills  
• Good relationship builder 
• Superior problem solving skills
• Ability to interface with all levels of management and staff 

Benefits of the Finance Assistant role 

• Friendly working hours – Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 5pm
• Company pension & life assurance scheme (after qualifying period)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Employee discount and incentives scheme (Perkbox)
• Complimentary fresh fruit and hot drinks

If this Finance Assistant role is right for you, apply now