Finance Assistant

Axon Moore; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction business in Birstall is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their growing team. This role offers a significant opportunity for development and exposure to various finance responsibilities. Applicants should have prior finance experience, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The position promises a supportive environment and a route to management roles within the company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within finance.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting both Sales and Purchase Ledger functions.
• Assisting with credit control and chasing outstanding debts.
• Building strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant 25,000 to 30,000 Birstall

Axon Moore are proud to be partnering with a dynamic, high growth business within the construction sector. They are a successful market leader with Head Offices based in Birstall. They are now looking to recruit a Finance Assistant with experience and passion, to join their growing finance team in this newly created role.

You would be joining a business with a brilliant working environment and culture, which truly values its employees.

The role offers significant opportunity for development, mentorship and exposure across a broad range of finance duties. There is a progression route to Management Accountant and beyond within this growing business

Responsibilities

• Supporting both Sales and Purchase Ledger functions across multiple entities and trading divisions
• Assisting with credit control and chasing outstanding debts across the Group
• Building strong relationships with clients and internal teams to ensure timely cash collection
• Raising sales invoices
• Sending monthly customer statements
• Performing daily bank reconciliations
• Managing the purchase ledger, including processing invoices, purchase orders, and staff expenses
• Matching purchase orders and resolving any related queries
• Reconciling purchase ledgers and checking supplier statements at month end
• Liaising with suppliers on invoice queries
• Supporting the Financial Controller with month-end duties
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• The opportunity to move into producing the management accounts for a subsidiary company

Requirements

• Previous experience within finance
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a growing team
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive, hard-working approach

If you feel you have the required skills and experience for this role, please apply ASAP.

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