Finance Assistant

Mpeople Recruitment North West; Clifton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join a thriving manufacturing business in Clifton. The ideal candidate will have at least 18 months' experience in finance, specifically in Sales and Purchase Ledger. Key responsibilities include managing customer invoicing and cash collections, alongside monthly reconciliations. A detail-oriented and proactive attitude is essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months experience within finance.
• Experience in Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger.
• Manufacturing experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue sales invoices to customers.
• Manage cash collections and post to accounts.
• Post and match invoices in Purchase Ledger.
• Perform monthly bank and sales reconciliations.
• Present credit control issues to finance director.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team player

Job description

Mpeople Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Finance Assistant on behalf of our client who are a market leading and thriving manufacturer business based in Swinton.

• Salary : £28,000 - £31,000 dependent on experience
• Location : Clifton, Swinton (M27)
• Hours of work : 08 : 30 – 17 : 00 Monday to Thursday, and 09 : 00 – 15 : 00 Friday

The accounts team currently consists of a Finance Director, a Finance Manager, one Purchase Ledger clerk, and an all‑round Finance Assistant. The business are looking to add another Finance Assistant to their team, to assist across Sales Ledger, Credit Control and Purchase Ledger.

Duties will include

• Sales Ledger - Prepare and issue sales invoices to customers on a regular basis, prepare and issue month end statements to customers, lodge sales invoices for invoice finance drawdown, maintain sales invoice files with relevant documentation including matching of copy, delivery notes and customer purchase orders, and assist the Company to maintain and develop customer relations.
• Credit Control - Manage cash collections from customers and post to relevant customer accounts, telephone and email communications with customers in relation to debt chasing, maintain debtor collection period within the parameters set by the board, reflect all cash receipts in the Company’s accounting system, monitor pro‑forma accounts for cash receipts, prepare customer credit files for review and maintain files, monitor customers credit profile on Experian and report any alerts, facilitate card payments from customers and company banking of customer and other receipts.
• Purchase Ledger - Posting and matching invoices, monthly supplier statement reconciliations for suppliers, and chase outstanding invoices and supporting documentation as required.
• Month End Duties - Monthly reconciliation of sales chart to sales posted on Access accounting system, monthly reconciliation of sales ledger to HSBC IF sales ledger, monthly bank reconciliation of HSBC IF Bank account, and posting of Transactions to HSBC Current account.
• Reporting – Present and highlight any credit control issues, liaise and report to the finance director regarding credit limits and new customer accounts, assist with general administration of the finance team, and assist with collating information on finance projects and year end audit.

Skills, Experience & Attributes Required

• Experience within finance is essential to be considered for this role – minimum of 18 months
• Experience within Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger in some aspect is also essential
• Experience within a manufacturing business would also be advantageous but is not essential
• A good eye for detail, and able to maintain accuracy within a fast‑paced environment
• Problem‑solving skills
• A positive and enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude, and a great team‑player