Finance Assistant

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Hyndburn; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayman Atkinson Smythe is recruiting an Interim Accounts Assistant for a small financial services organisation in Bury. The role covers purchase and sales ledger, reconciliations and month-end support, with direct contact with members and financial advisers.

You will need proven ledger experience, good Excel skills and the ability to manage workload and resolve queries. Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus. Availability on short notice is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven purchase and sales ledger experience.
• Good reconciliation skills and Excel knowledge.
• Comfortable managing workload and resolving discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions, match invoices and reconcile statements.
• Post journals, reconcile banks, support month-end reporting.
• Manage direct debit collections, process payments, maintain member/adviser accounts.
• Respond to queries about payments and investments, using Excel and internal systems.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Reconciliation

Excel

Workload management

Member queries handling

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Interim Accounts Assistant c£30,000 /Hourly rate equivalent Bury Temporary 3-6 months

We are working with a small financial services organisation to recruit an Accounts Assistant for an initial three-month assignment to cover long term sick. This is a varied, hands-on opportunity combining purchase and sales ledger work, reconciliations and month-end support with direct contact with members and financial advisers. It would suit someone who enjoys getting the detail right, resolving queries and keeping day-to-day finance running smoothly.

The Role

• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions, match invoices and reconcile supplier and customer statements.
• Post journals, reconcile bank accounts and support month-end reconciliations and reporting.
• Manage direct debit collections, process commission and fee payments, and maintain accurate member and adviser accounts.
• Respond to queries about payments, investments and withdrawals, including calculating investment values using internal systems and Excel.

About You

• You will bring proven purchase and sales ledger experience, good reconciliation skills and a confident working knowledge of Excel. Accurate and organised, you will be comfortable managing your workload, investigating discrepancies and dealing professionally with member queries.
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or a similar accounting system, would be an advantage.
• You must be available on short notice