Finance Assistant

Reed; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development support

Job summary

Reed is looking for a Finance Assistant based in Wigan. The role involves supporting day-to-day operations in the finance department, ensuring accurate maintenance of financial records and assisting with reconciliations, reporting, and transactions.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in accounts positions, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach. Benefits include 28 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar.
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with month-end processes.
• Good working knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Support finance department operations and maintain financial records.
• Assist with account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Process financial transactions within accounting systems.
• Prepare analysis for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate to resolve finance-related queries.

Skills

Reconciliation skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Finance Assistant

• Location: Wigan
• Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 per annum
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Benefits

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing support for professional development and training

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the finance department, ensuring financial records are maintained accurately.
• Assist with account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end activities.
• Process financial transactions and maintain data within the company's accounting systems.
• Prepare information and analysis for internal stakeholders to support business decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to resolve finance-related queries and improve processes.

Requirements

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar accounting position.
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting month-end processes.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.