Finance Assistant

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Bayman Atkinson Smythe is seeking an Interim Accounts Assistant in Bury for an initial three-month assignment to cover long-term sickness. The role combines purchase and sales ledger work, reconciliations and month-end support with direct contact with members and financial advisers.

You should have proven purchase and sales ledger experience, strong reconciliation skills and solid Excel knowledge; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven purchase and sales ledger experience.
• Good reconciliation skills and Excel knowledge.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 BC is an advantage.
• Available on short notice.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Sales ledger experience

Reconciliations

Month-end processes

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Excel

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