Finance Assistant – Full Time – Bury

Catering; Bury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Holiday allowance

Free onsite car parking

Study support

Job summary

Catering is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our on-site team in Bury. You will manage the purchase and sales ledgers, process invoices and journals, and perform bank reconciliations as part of month-end duties.

The role requires solid Excel skills, experience with accounting systems, and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies. You will contribute to accurate financial records and support the wider finance team in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a finance or accounts role with strong purchase and sales ledger knowledge.
• Good understanding of bank reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Confident using Excel and comfortable with accounting systems.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines and priorities.
• Proactive in resolving discrepancies and queries; clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Process invoices, payments and journals accurately.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile supplier and customer statements.
• Respond to queries relating to payments from members.
• Support month-end activities and reporting.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and processed on time.
• Support the wider finance team with day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Communication skills

Organisation

Problem solving

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Finance Assistant
Location: Bury
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum + study support
Permanent, Full Time
Office-based

Client Details

This is a varied finance role covering a range of day-to-day accounting activities, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and month-end activities. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions and supporting the wider finance team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the function.

Description

• Manage purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Process invoices, payments and journals accurately and efficiently.
• Complete bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Reconcile supplier and customer statements.
• Respond to member queries relating to payments.
• Support month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and transactions are processed within deadlines.
• Support the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting and administration.Profile

A successful Finance Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, with strong purchase and sales ledger knowledge.
• Good understanding of bank reconciliations.
• Confident using Excel and comfortable working with accounting systems.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies and queries.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• A reliable, collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider finance team.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be advantageous.Job Offer

Job Offer

• A salary between £28,000 – £32,000 per annum, based on experience
• Full time office based working
• Study support
• Generous pension contribution and holiday allowance
• Free onsite car parking
• Opportunity for progression and development

Salary: £28000 – £32000/annum + study support

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester