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Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid after probation

Company pension

37.5 hour week

Team environment

Benefits package

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is seeking a Finance Administrator to join their established and supportive Finance Team. You will investigate financial queries, review invoices and account balances, and carry out account reconciliations.

The role requires at least 1 year of experience in finance administration, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and solid communication. Hybrid working after probation and a 37.5 hour week are offered with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in finance administration, accounts, purchase ledger, or similar finance role.
• Strong investigative and analytical skills with ability to resolve financial queries.
• Experience reconciling accounts and investigating discrepancies is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Investigate financial queries, discrepancies, and unusual transactions to identify causes and resolutions.
• Review invoices, credit notes, and balances for accuracy.
• Conduct detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve complex queries.
• Review records for errors, inconsistencies, or missing information.
• Maintain clear records of investigations and resolutions.
• Assist with account reviews and identify trends impacting accuracy.
• Support month-end processes and resolve queries within deadlines.
• Help improve finance processes and controls to reduce errors.

Skills

Investigative skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Finance systems

Multi-tasking

Career-driven

Education

None

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are looking for a Finance Administrator to join our Client in their established and supportive Finance Team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Investigating financial queries, discrepancies, and unusual transactions to identify the cause and appropriate resolution
• Reviewing invoices, credit notes, account balances, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy
• Carrying out detailed account reconciliations and investigating any variances or outstanding items
• Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve complex finance queries
• Reviewing financial records and identifying errors, inconsistencies, or missing information
• Maintaining clear and accurate records of investigations, resolutions, and supporting documentation
• Assisting with account reviews and identifying trends or recurring issues that could impact financial accuracy
• Supporting month-end processes and ensuring outstanding queries are resolved within agreed deadlines
• Helping improve finance processes and controls to reduce errors and prevent recurring issues

What We're Looking For:

• At least 1 year's recent experience within finance administration, accounts, purchase ledger, or a similar finance role
• Strong investigative and analytical skills with a natural ability to get to the bottom of financial queries
• Experience reconciling accounts and investigating discrepancies is highly desirable
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge information and ask the right questions
• Comfortable working with financial systems and analysing financial information
• Able to manage multiple investigations and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, curious, and career-driven with a genuine desire to develop within finance

Benefits on Offer:

• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working after probation
• Company pension scheme
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Excellent employee benefits package

Disclaimer

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.