Finance Assistant – Purchase Ledger & Cash Management

Banner Plant Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Productivity bonus scheme

Pension (AVIVA)

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual leave 24 days

Job summary

Henry Boot PLC, founded in Sheffield, is a leading UK land, property development and home building business. The Finance Assistant will support the Group Finance Department with purchase ledger processing for multiple group companies, ensuring accurate coding, data entry and timely supplier payments.

The role requires attention to detail, strong numeracy, and good communication with colleagues and suppliers, with opportunities for development and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role is desirable but not essential.
• Good numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately with data input and financial records.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication skills for liaising with colleagues and suppliers.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training as required.

Responsibilities

• Processing and coding supplier invoices for group companies.
• Entering supplier invoices and credit notes into the accounting system.
• Data input and maintenance of purchase ledger records.
• Liaising with colleagues internally and suppliers externally to resolve queries.
• Ensuring correct approval is obtained for purchase invoices and payments.
• Preparation of payment runs for group companies.
• Reconciliation of purchase ledger balances.
• Providing detailed account information to auditors as required.
• Filing, scanning, and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintenance of daily cash books and daily bank reconciliation.
• Preparation of daily cash figures.
• Assisting in the preparation and production of regular and ad-hoc reports and spreadsheets.
• Supporting the finance team with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.
• Observing confidentiality and representing the Henry Boot Group professionally.
• Providing cover for other team members as needed.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality and integrity

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)

Microsoft Word

Job description

Henry Boot PLC, founded in Sheffield, is a leading UK land, property development and home building business. The Finance Assistant will support the Group Finance Department with purchase ledger processing for multiple group companies, ensuring accurate coding, data entry and timely supplier payments.

The role requires attention to detail, strong numeracy, and good communication with colleagues and suppliers, with opportunities for development and a supportive team environment.