Finance Assistant

Acorn by Synergie; Crewe; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Predominantly remote

Travel to Crewe office

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations from a predominantly remote setup with occasional travel to Crewe. You will assist with purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, payments, and month-end tasks within a collaborative finance team.

The role offers study support and development opportunities, with a salary of £30,000-£35,000 per annum. Based near Crewe, you should be able to travel to the Crewe office when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong knowledge of purchase and sales ledger processes.
• Confident carrying out reconciliations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• AAT qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Manage the sales ledger, raise invoices and allocate payments.
• Conduct credit control and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Perform bank reconciliations and support month-end processes.
• Prepare payment runs.
• Assist with accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist the Director with reporting and ad hoc finance tasks.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Reconciliations

Credit control

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organisation

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant | Accounts Assistant | Finance Administrator | Accounts Administrator

Crewe, Cheshire | £30,000-£35,000 per annum | Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm | Predominantly Remote | Occasional Travel to Crewe

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is working in partnership with a well-established and growing business to recruit a Finance Assistant.

Joining a friendly and supportive finance team, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong transactional finance experience who enjoys variety, accuracy and being part of a collaborative team environment.

The role offers a predominantly remote working arrangement; however, the successful candidate must be able to travel to the Crewe office at short notice when required. Therefore, applicants should be based within a commutable distance of Crewe, Cheshire.

You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring processes run smoothly, deadlines are met and financial records are maintained accurately.

What We Offer

• Salary of £30,000-£35,000 per annum.
• Predominantly remote working.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful business.
• Varied role with exposure to a broad range of finance activities.
• Ongoing development and progression opportunities.
• Study support.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Manage the sales ledger, raise invoices and allocate payments.
• Conduct credit control and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Perform bank reconciliations and support month-end processes.
• Prepare payment runs.
• Assist with accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist the Director with reporting and ad hoc finance tasks.

About You

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong knowledge of purchase and sales ledger processes.
• Confident carrying out reconciliations.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage and prioritise workloads effectively.
• AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT - desirable but not essential.