Finance Assistant

HB People Recruitment & HR Specialists; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant in Skelmersdale. You will be responsible for managing Sales and Purchase Ledger tasks, ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency while working in a friendly, supportive team. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance, be detail-oriented, and be proficient in Sage 50 or EDI. The role offers flexible hours and a competitive salary ranging from £14,000 to £15,000 for 20 hours a week.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension

Bonus

25 days holiday

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales and/or Purchase Ledger is essential.
• Knowledge of Sage 50 & EDI is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing sales invoices on Sage 50 & EDI.
• Raising recharge invoices and allocating customer receipts.
• Managing credit control and resolving queries.
• Maintaining the Sales Ledger and Invoice Finance.
• Processing purchase invoices and preparing for approvals.
• Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining the Purchase Ledger.
• Supporting other finance tasks as required.

Skills

Data Entry

Financial Services

Debits & Credits

Math

QuickBooks

Accounting

Office Experience

Securities Law

Microsoft Excel

Administrative Experience

Negotiation

Bookkeeping

Tools

Sage 50

EDI

QuickBooks

Job description

Finance Assistant (Part-Time / Onsite)

Nr Wigan 18-20 hours per week (Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 3.30pm) in busy times the hours can increase so someone who is free to increase their hours also would be ideal.

Competitive Salary 14000 - 15000 (20hrs) Friendly supportive team environment

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant looking for a flexible part-time role with a welcoming team Were seeking a motivated individual to join our finance department and play a key role in keeping our accounts running smoothly.

What youll be doing

Youll work across both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger tasks ensuring accuracy and efficiency in our finance processes. Responsibilities include :

• Processing sales invoices on Sage 50 & EDI ( theres quite a lot of processing as we can get very busy however we are seasonal so its not ALL the time )
• Raising recharge invoices and allocating customer receipts
• Managing credit control (mostly via customer portals) and resolving queries
• Maintaining the Sales Ledger and Invoice Finance
• Processing purchase invoices (manual & PO system) and preparing for approvals
• Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining the Purchase Ledger
• Supporting other finance tasks as required

What we are looking for

Experience in Sales and / or Purchase Ledger is essential

Knowledge of Sage 50 & EDI is desirable (but we will support the right person to learn)

Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills (the FD is lovely but they do like attention to detail a stickler for detail)

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Why join us

Flexible part-time hours whilst this is part-time time its really important we get the best person for the job because everyone in the team plays their part

Friendly supportive working environment

Opportunity to get involved in a variety of finance tasks

On-site role with free parking (its better if you do have a car / bike because the public transport doesnt reach us regularly)

If youre looking for a role where you can use your finance skills and be part of a supportive team wed love to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your finance career.

28-30k pension bonus medicash 25 days holiday

Key Skills

• Data Entry
• Financial Services
• Debits & Credits
• Math
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Office Experience
• Securities Law
• Microsoft Excel
• Administrative Experience
• negotiation
• Bookkeeping

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1