Finance Assistant

Agility Resoucing; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing group is seeking a Finance Assistant for their Oldham office, supporting month-end processes, bank reconciliations, and liaising with customers and suppliers. Ideal candidates will be analytical, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. A supportive and fast-paced environment awaits those ready to join this progressive business.

Benefits

25 days + bank holidays

2 x salary Life Insurance

3% Company contribution to pension

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and technical skills required.
• Good IT skills with knowledge of current technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end processes and posting of journals.
• Reconcile bank accounts daily and at month end.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding payments.

Skills

Analytical skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Agility is delighted to work with a well-established and returning client of ours. This group was founded over 150 years ago and they have a turnover of over £15 million. This group started as a cotton weaver and throughout the years it has grown and developed to manufacture glass fibres, aramids and carbon fibre.

Due to an internal promotion, they are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their Oldham office reporting into the Financial Controller. The Oldham office is a fast-paced environment with around 60 employees and is a progressive and growing business.

If you are looking for a role to join a fast, busy and supportive environment then this is the role for you…

What you will be doing:

• Supporting month-end processes including preparation and posting of prepayments, accruals, other general journals as required and physical WIP stocktakes and month end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts daily and at month end.
• Reconciliation of Inter-Company statements to the ledger and the process of monthly Inter Company Payments.
• Preparing the mid-month and monthly supplier payment runs and input ad-hoc online banking payments.
• Update and post cash book entries for all bank accounts and all invoice discounting accounts
• Maintain and monitor customer credit insurance on an ongoing basis.
• Liaise with customers and the internal sales team to ensure payments are received within terms.
• Reconcile supplier accounts to supplier statements, investigating and correcting any differences.
• Liaise with suppliers about payments to ensure supplies are not disrupted.
• Process credit notes and make sure queries are resolved.
• Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
• Reviewing Customer accounts to make sure they are in line with their credit limits.
• Stock Reconciliation of physical areas and stock lines.

About you:

• Analytical and technically strong.
• Good IT skills with knowledge of current technologies.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

In return you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £25,000 dependent on experience
• 25 days + bank holidays
• 2 x salary Life Insurance
• 3% Company contribution to pension

What's next?

• If you are interested in this role, please apply now.
• If you would like to find out more then please get in touch.

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