Finance Assistant

ACCA Careers; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% matched pension contribution

Hybrid working

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a busy, supportive team near the Wirral. You will handle daily bank postings, reconciliations, purchase and sales ledger tasks, and use Excel to manage large data sets while producing monthly reports.

This role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office, including Fridays), with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a 5% pension match, and strong training and development opportunities to grow your finance career within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts or transactional finance role.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience working with large volumes of data.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and finance systems.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and desire to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Daily bank postings and reconciliations
• Purchase ledger reconciliations and invoice processing
• Sales ledger reconciliation support
• Posting invoices and credit notes onto the finance system
• Preparing monthly reports and spreadsheets
• Assisting with reconciliations and month-end finance activities
• Investigating and resolving account and variance queries
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Supporting the finance team with ad-hoc projects and process improvements

Skills

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Team player

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance software

ERP system

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Assistant with strong Excel skills and finance administration experience who is looking to develop their career within a busy, supportive and fast-paced environment. You'll gain exposure across multiple group entities, work closely with experienced finance professionals, and play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance function.

Client Details

The business based near the Wirral offers genuine opportunities for learning and development, making it an ideal move for someone looking to build on existing finance experience and progress their career.

Description

• Daily bank postings and reconciliations
• Purchase ledger reconciliations and invoice processing
• Sales ledger reconciliation support
• Posting invoices and credit notes onto the finance system
• Preparing monthly reports and spreadsheets
• Assisting with reconciliations and month-end finance activities
• Investigating and resolving account and variance queries
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Supporting the finance team with ad-hoc projects and process improvements

Relevant Finance Assistant Should Have

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts or transactional finance role
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Experience working with large volumes of data
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and finance systems
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A positive attitude and desire to learn and develop

Our Client Will Offer You

• Salary up to £28,000 DOE
• Performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (3 days office-based, including Fridays)
• 5% matched pension contribution
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Modern offices with fantastic facilities
• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful business with long-term career prospects

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.