Finance Assistant: Ledger & Month-End, Study Support

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

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.