Finance Assistant

ACCA Careers; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contribution

Holiday allowance

Free onsite car parking

Study support

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Greater Manchester is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day accounting tasks within the finance team. You will manage purchase and sales ledgers, process invoices, perform bank reconciliations and assist with month-end activities.

The role is office-based in Bury, permanent and full-time, offering £28,000–£32,000 per year plus study support, a generous pension, holiday allowance and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role with ledger knowledge.
• Good understanding of bank reconciliations.
• Proficient with Excel and accounting software.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Process invoices, payments and journals accurately.
• Complete bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile supplier and customer statements.
• Support month-end activities and reporting.
• Assist wider finance team with day-to-day accounting.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Bank reconciliations

Month-end processing

Excel

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Location: Bury

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum + study support

Permanent, Full Time

Office-based

Client Details

This is a varied finance role covering a range of day-to-day accounting activities, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and month-end activities. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions and supporting the wider finance team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the function.

Description

The key responsibilities of a Finance Assistant will be:

• Manage purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Process invoices, payments and journals accurately and efficiently.
• Complete bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Reconcile supplier and customer statements.
• Respond to member queries relating to payments.
• Support month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and transactions are processed within deadlines.
• Support the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting and administration.

Profile

A Successful Finance Assistant Will Have

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, with strong purchase and sales ledger knowledge.
• Good understanding of bank reconciliations.
• Confident using Excel and comfortable working with accounting systems.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies and queries.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• A reliable, collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider finance team.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• A salary between £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, based on experience
• Full time office based working
• Study support
• Generous pension contribution and holiday allowance
• Free onsite car parking
• Opportunity for progression and development