Finance Assistant Part time - 22.5 hrs per week (Flexible working)

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      "value": "<strong>Salary and Benefits: </strong> <strong>£16,500 – 22,500 Per Annum</strong><br><br>•    33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays)<br>•    Private Healthcare<br>•    Dental insurance <br>•    Enhanced Maternity & Paternity plans.<br>•    Pension Scheme<br>•    Dedicated ongoing training plan and budget.<br>•    Flexible working hours and environment <br>•    Access to the Electric Car Scheme<br>•    Automation Consultant’s Cycle to Work Scheme<br>•    Onsite gym, showers, yoga lessons and more.<br><br> <br>We know that here at Automation Consultants, our team members are the best in the industry. So, we do everything we can to take care of them. We offer ongoing training and professional development, tailored to the individual’s ambitions, as well as creating a team that learn from one another. <br><br>"
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