Finance Assistant

Forrest; Stretford; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established finance organization in Stretford is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations. This role offers broad exposure across purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in finance, be confident in using Sage 200, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of £30,000 plus excellent benefits including free parking, an annual bonus scheme, and healthcare package.

Benefits

Free parking

Annual bonus scheme

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Healthcare package

Death in service

Qualifications

• Stable career history and solid experience as a Finance Assistant.
• Confident in Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, and Credit Control.
• Reliable and steady work style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchase ledgers and process supplier invoices.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Handle the sales ledger and prepare client invoices.
• Support credit control by chasing overdue payments.
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation.
• Process employee expenses.
• Provide general administrative support.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Sales Ledger

Credit Control

Strong communication skills

Hands-on approach

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Join a well‑established, forward‑thinking organisation that is a recognised leader in its field and supports a diverse range of sectors. You will be part of a friendly, collaborative finance team, working closely with the Finance Manager and two Management Accountants.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑orientated Finance Assistant to support day‑to‑day finance operations across the group. This is a varied role offering broad exposure across purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and general accounts administration.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the purchase ledgers, including processing supplier invoices for several smaller companies within the group
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Handling the sales ledger, including preparing and issuing client invoices
• Conducting payment on account reconciliation checks
• Supporting credit control, including light chasing of overdue payments and issuing reminders
• Assisting with audit preparation by compiling documentation and files required for external auditors
• Using Sage 200 daily
• Processing employee expenses
• Providing general administrative support across the finance function

Qualifications:

• A stable career history and solid experience working as a Finance Assistant, confident in Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control
• Working knowledge of Sage 200
• Strong communication skills and a confident, hands‑on approach
• A reliable, steady work style and the desire to contribute effectively at this level

£30,000 + Excellent Benefits

• Free parking, annual bonus scheme, 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme, healthcare package, death in service etc