Finance Assistant - Page Personnel Finance : Job Details

Page Personnel are recruiting for a permanent Finance Assistant on behalf of a well established business, based in Manchester City Centre.

Client Details

Our client is a renowned entity in their sector and are well-renowned across the UK. They operate across multiple locations in the UK. The company is committed to providing top-quality services, and it continually invests in its workforce to maintain its position at the forefront of the industry.

Description

The key responsibilities of a Finance Assistant will include:

• Purchase ledger management: Post Invoices, match to POs, post payment runs, supplier statement recs
• Bank Reconciliation and dealing with refund requests
• Sales ledger and credit control management
• Management of the Prepayments and Accruals schedules
• Support the CFO in the management of the month end process, taking accounts up to TB level
• Ensuring General Ledger entries are accurate and the ledgers are well maintained (posting of journals)
• Preparation and submission of the quarterly VAT report and payment
• Processing payroll, managing pension contributions, statutory deductions and respond to staff queries
• Supporting the CFO with ad-hoc queries and reports as required
• Support in the year end audit process

Profile

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

• A minimum of 2 years experience either in a transactional finance or accounts-based role
• Minimum qualification of AAT level 3 or degree within Accounting and Finance
• Working experience with Quickbooks accounting software - ESSENTIAL
• Strong understanding of financial processes
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks

Job Offer

• Salary of £28,000 - £35,000 based on experience
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office in Manchester City Centre, 2 days WFH
• Study support towards ACCA or CIMA qualifications
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Fantastic mentorship opportunity working closely with the CFO.