Finance Assistant

Forrest Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Greater Manchester is seeking a Finance Assistant to support finance operations including purchase and sales ledger management. The successful candidate will work closely with a collaborative finance team and should have experience with Sage 200 and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, free parking, and an annual bonus scheme. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual looking to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Free parking

Annual bonus scheme

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Healthcare package

Death in service benefits

Qualifications

• Stable career history and solid experience working as a Finance Assistant.
• Working knowledge of Sage 200 required.
• Strong communication skills and a reliable work style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchase ledgers and process supplier invoices.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Handle the sales ledger and prepare client invoices.
• Support credit control activities including chasing overdue payments.
• Assist with audit preparation.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Sales Ledger

Credit Control

Strong communication skills

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Finance Assistant, Salford Based.

£30,000 + Excellent Benefits

Free parking, annual bonus scheme, 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme, healthcare package, death in service etc

Join a well-established, forward-thinking organisation that is a recognised leader in its field and supports a diverse range of sectors. You will be part of a friendly, collaborative finance team, working closely with the Finance Manager and two Management Accountants.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-orientated Finance Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations across the group. This is a varied role offering broad exposure across purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and general accounts administration.

Finance Assistant Responsibilities

• Overseeing the purchase ledgers, including processing supplier invoices for several smaller companies within the group
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Handling the sales ledger, including preparing and issuing client invoices
• Conducting payment on account reconciliation checksSupporting credit control, including light chasing of overdue payments and issuing reminders
• Assisting with audit preparation by compiling documentation and files required for external auditors
• Using Sage 200 daily
• Processing employee expenses
• Providing general administrative support across the finance function

Finance Assistant Desirables

• A stable career history and solid experience working as a Finance Assistant, confident in Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, and Credit Control
• Working knowledge of Sage 200
• Strong communication skills and a confident, hands-on approach
• A reliable, steady work style and the desire to contribute effectively at this level

To secure an interview, apply today