Finance Assistant - Cost Control

Confidential; Runcorn, Warrington, Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£27,000 salary

Permanent position

40 hrs per week

Fully office-based (Runcorn, Cheshire)

Develop finance skills with senior led

Job summary

Confidential in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Assistant Cost Control to join a growing finance team. The role involves processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts, and supporting payment processes.

You will work with the Lead Cost Controller to oversee daily finance activities, broaden your experience across cost control, subcontractor administration, and wider processes within a busy office environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and purchase ledger processes.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• AAT part-qualified or currently studying would be advantageous.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence with financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of cost of sales, agency and supplier invoices within set timescales.
• Perform 3-way matching between purchase orders, goods receipts and invoices.
• Manage the Accounts Department inbox and respond to supplier queries professionally.
• Conduct regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with CIS and retention tracking for subcontractors and maintain documentation.
• Support weekly BACS payment runs and monthly reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Finance Administration

Invoice Processing

Double-entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

AAT part-qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant Cost Control

Salary: £27,000 Runcorn, Cheshire Permanent Monday to Friday (40hrs per week) Office-based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant Cost Control to join a growing finance team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Administration or a similar transactional finance role who is looking for a stable long-term career.

Working closely with the Lead Cost Controller, you ll support the day-to-day running of the finance function, with responsibility for processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts, investigating discrepancies and supporting payment processes.

As the finance function continues to develop, this is a varied role offering the opportunity to broaden your experience and gain exposure to cost control, subcontractor administration and wider finance processes.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing a high volume of cost of sales, agency and supplier invoices, ensuring these are accurate and processed within agreed timescales.
• Completing 3-way matching between purchase orders, goods received notes and invoices.
• Managing the Accounts Department inbox and responding to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with the investigation and resolution of aged items on the GRNI report.
• Processing monthly credit card reconciliations and staff expense claims.
• Supporting the Lead Cost Controller with information and validation for weekly BACS payment runs.
• Assisting with the accurate filing and tracking of subcontractor documentation, including administrative support relating to CIS and retention tracking.
• Supporting data cleansing and general finance administration as part of ongoing systems and ERP development.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring processes are completed in line with company procedures.
• Providing general support to the wider finance team as required.

About You

We re looking for someone who is organised, reliable and detail-focused, with a genuine interest in a long-term stable career.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience within an accounts/finance or administrative role.
• AAT part-qualified or currently studying would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• An understanding of invoice processing.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial information.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to deal with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to investigate queries, identify discrepancies and find solutions.

What's on Offer?

• £27,000 salary
• Permanent position
• Monday to Friday (40 hrs per week)
• Fully office-based (Runcorn, Cheshire)
• A varied role within an evolving finance function
• The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Lead Cost Controller and develop your finance skills