Finance Assistant + study support

Axon Moore; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment firm seeks a Finance Assistant in Birstall to support both Sales and Purchase Ledger functions. Ideal candidates will have relevant finance experience and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This role provides full study support and a governance path to Management Accountant. If you are organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable, this could be your next step in a dynamic finance career.

Benefits

Full study support

Mentorship

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced finance environment.
• Ability to interpret financial information.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with credit control and chasing debts.
• Build relationships with clients for cash collection.
• Manage purchase ledger including processing invoices.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Support Financial Controller with month-end duties.

Skills

Relevant finance experience

Analytical skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organised and self-motivated

Adaptable

Job description

Finance Assistant 26,000 to 30,000 Birstall development plan and full study support

Axon Moore are proud to be working in partnership with a PE backed company as they look to recruit a Finance Assistant Assistant to join their team. With a first-class senior leadership team and very dynamic finance team, this business is offering a bright and ambitious finance individual the opportunity to take the next step in their finance career.

The role will offer full study support, mentor-ship and exposure across a broad range of finance duties. There is a progression route to Management Accountant and beyond within this growing business.

Supporting both Sales and Purchase Ledger functions across multiple entities and trading divisions, including:

Various responsibilities across Sales and Purchase Ledger including:

• Assisting with credit control and chasing outstanding debts across the Group
• Building strong relationships with clients and internal teams to ensure timely cash collection
• Raising sales invoices for the Building Safety division
• Sending monthly customer statements
• Performing daily bank reconciliations
• Managing the purchase ledger, including processing invoices, purchase orders, and staff expenses
• Matching purchase orders and resolving any related queries
• Reconciling purchase ledgers and checking supplier statements at month end
• Liaising with suppliers on invoice queries
• Supporting the Financial Controller with month-end duties

Required Skills and Experience:

• Relevant finance experience
• Analytical and able to interpret financial information
• Have previous exposure to a fast paced finance environment
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive, hard-working approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Well organised and self-motivated with an ability to prioritise and manage own time efficiently and effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build relationships across the business
• Adaptable and flexible nature