Finance Assistant – Detail‑Driven Cash & Credit Control

Michael Page (UK); St Helens; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant for a small-sized company in the energy sector based in St Helens. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day accounting operations including cash book management and credit control responsibilities. The role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and ideally AAT Level 3 certification. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and potential for additional holiday purchase.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Monthly contribution towards health club membership

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Candidate should ideally have AAT Level 3 certification.
• Previous experience in accounts function is required.
• SAP experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support all day-to-day accounting operations.
• Manage cash book and bank reconciliations.
• Handle credit control ensuring timely customer payments.
• Assist in assessing customer creditworthiness.
• Process invoices and credit notes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide cover for assistant controller.
• Support payroll processes.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong Microsoft Excel / Office skills

Ability to plan and organise own work

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant for a small-sized company in the energy sector based in St Helens. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day accounting operations including cash book management and credit control responsibilities. The role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and ideally AAT Level 3 certification. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and potential for additional holiday purchase.