Finance Assistant

Sideways 6; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance-focused company in Manchester is looking for a Finance Assistant to support the finance department in managing transactions and maintaining records. The ideal candidate will have experience in a finance role, knowledge of financial regulations, and skills in Microsoft Excel. Benefits include 25 days of leave, health insurance, and free gym membership.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Learning & Development platform

Life Insurance

Auto Enrolment Pensions

Healthshield Cashback

Free Gym membership

Free Friday lunch for office based staff

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounts role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Posting, processing and paying invoices.
• Reconciling supplier accounts.
• Bank Reconciliations.
• Expense Management.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Maintenance of Financial records/books.
• Administrative Support for external and internal queries.
• Continuous process improvements.
• Petty Cash Management.
• Credit Cards processing.

Skills

Relevant accountancy qualification e.g working towards AAT

Basic Accounting Knowledge

Experience with Financial Software

Financial analysis skills

Data entry experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and functions

Knowledge of financial regulations

Knowledge of business operations

Understanding financial statements etc

General business knowledge

Experience in a finance or accounts role

Job description

Finance Assistant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester, UK

Reporting To: William Johnson

Compensation: £25,000 - £28,000 / year

Description

Interact provides enterprise-grade intranet software that connects over three million employees to leading global names like Levi's, Domino’s, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Technicolor. Our team of customer-focused problem solvers are passionate about helping organizations to communicate better. We do this together by constantly working to improve every service and product we offer. With offices in Manchester, New York, Dubai, Tulsa, and Warsaw, we operate across North America, EMEA, and Australia.

As Finance Assistant, you will support the finance department in managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, reporting, and reconciliation tasks. This includes processing invoices, tracking expenses, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and policies. In summary, the role is key to ensuring smooth financial operations, compliance and cost control - which is fundamental for strategic decision-making and can align with the overall business objectives.

A little about you...

• Relevant accountancy qualification e.g working towards AAT
• Basic Accounting Knowledge
• Experience with Financial Software
• Financial analysis skills
• Data entry experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and functions
• Knowledge of financial regulations
• Knowledge of business operations
• Understanding financial statements etc
• General business knowledge
• Experience in a finance or accounts role is essential

About the role...

• Accounts Payable Management: Posting, processing and paying invoices; Reconciling supplier accounts
• Bank Reconciliations
• Expense Management
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Maintenance of Financial records/books
• General Administrative Support – External (customers/suppliers) and Internal (Finance/Other departments)
• Seeking continuous process improvements
• Petty Cash Rec
• Credit Cards processing

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy and sell additional days)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Learning & Development platform
• Life Insurance
• Auto Enrolment Pensions
• Healthshield (Cashback on dental check-ups and fillings, eye tests, physiotherapy, prescriptions and much more)
• Reimburse for usage of personal mobile phone
• Free Gym membership and Free Friday lunch for office based staff