Finance Assistant — Hands-on, Multi-Entity Finance

MedPal; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MedPal is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join a growing healthcare group in Runcorn. You will support the Financial Controller across day-to-day finance, month-end reporting and group-wide financial control.

The role suits someone AAT qualified or a part-qualified accountant seeking broader practical experience and ownership of varied tasks from processing to detailed accounting work.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant with relevant practical experience.
• Experience with Xero and Dext for invoice processing and bookkeeping.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and double-entry accounting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers across multiple group companies.
• Process supplier invoices, credit notes and payments.
• Review supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Raise sales invoices and support credit control.
• Prepare regular balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and group reporting.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments and other month-end journals.
• Support intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
• Support payroll processing and payroll control accounts reconciliation.
• Assist with VAT returns and other statutory submissions.
• Investigate differences and correct accounting records.
• Maintain audit trails and supporting schedules.
• Respond to finance queries from colleagues, suppliers and customers.
• Support cash-flow reporting and payment runs.
• Assist with year-end accounts and external audit requirements.
• Help improve finance procedures, controls and reporting.
• Provide practical support to the wider team and other admin tasks.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Double-entry accounting

Intercompany accounting

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Dext

Job description

MedPal is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join a growing healthcare group in Runcorn. You will support the Financial Controller across day-to-day finance, month-end reporting and group-wide financial control.

The role suits someone AAT qualified or a part-qualified accountant seeking broader practical experience and ownership of varied tasks from processing to detailed accounting work.