Finance Assistant

Kersia UK; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer is seeking an entry-level Finance Assistant to support the Finance Manager in various duties, including managing customer accounts and credit control. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure. Strong Excel skills are essential, and experience with Sage 200 is preferred. This full-time role is based in Rochdale, England, and offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role preferred.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Confident problem solver with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create customer accounts and perform credit checks.
• Manage credit control and process payments as needed.
• Assist with accounting queries and audit processes.

Skills

Flexible

Time management

Administrative experience

Organization

Attention to detail

Pressure work

Communication

Excel skills

Team collaboration

Proactive

Problem solving

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Kersia, a global leader in biosecurity and food safety, incorporates Quat-Chem Ltd, specialists in preventive hygiene technologies and biocidal solutions. Through sustained investment and innovation, Quat-Chem has grown into a key UK manufacturer of disinfectants, cleaners, and raw materials for agricultural, industrial, and food processing environments. The company works in close partnership with both blue‑chip and independent businesses, delivering tailored hygiene solutions that meet stringent regulatory standards and support safe, clean operations across diverse sectors.

An exciting opportunity has come available to join a fast‑paced finance function as a Finance Assistant. Working within a small Operations Admin team supporting the Finance Manager on a range of duties.

Key Finance Responsibilities

• Creating customer accounts to include credit checks
• Credit control
• Processing customer payments when required
• Processing of cash receipts
• Processing credit notes and invoices
• Allocating cash
• Monthly statements
• Assisting with customer account queries
• Assisting with other areas of accounts when required including month end work
• Assisting with Audit
• Processing expenses
• Providing general cover within the Finance team

Skills and Experience

• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently.
• Have previous experience working within an administrative role.
• Experience of working in a busy environment.
• Demonstrate excellent organisation, attention to detail and workload management.
• Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate with strong Excel and Outlook skills.
• Can work within a team environment to achieve team/department objectives.
• Ability to be proactive and work independently.
• Confident problem solver.
• Systems requirements – Sage 200 experience would be preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing

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