Finance Assistant (Temp To Perm)

Axon Moore; Boothstown; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Competitive salary

Job summary

Axon Moore is partnering with a growing business to recruit a Finance Assistant on a 3-month temporary basis, with potential to go permanent. This role offers hybrid working and exposure to a broad range of accounting functions, ideal for an immediately available finance professional seeking to develop skills across AP, AR, cash management and month-end.

You'll join a supportive finance team in Salford, handling supplier invoices, credit control, cash flow forecasting and VAT support, with

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance environment, ideally across AP/AR.
• Proactive and detail oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using financial systems.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines.
• Keen to learn and develop a career in finance.
• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Accounts Payable, including supplier setup, invoice processing and credit card transactions.
• Support Accounts Receivable, including customer setup and sales invoice processing.
• Monitor outstanding balances and assist with Credit Control and debt collection.
• Chase overdue payments and maintain accurate debtor records.
• Process employee expenses and ensure records are maintained accurately.
• Assist with daily cashbook reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.
• Support month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments and transaction reviews.
• Manage the finance inbox and respond to queries efficiently.
• Assist with finance systems and user access administration.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory requirements.
• Assist with weekly commercial analysis and reporting.
• Provide wider support to the finance team as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Proactive

Positive attitude

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Manchester Temp-to-Perm Hybrid Working

Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a growing and exciting business to recruit a Finance Assistant on an initial 3 month temporary basis, with the potential to go permanent following.

This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available finance professional looking to secure a role where they can develop their experience across a broad range of accounting functions, with the potential to become permanent.

The successful candidate will join a supportive finance team and gain exposure across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, cash management and month-end, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their finance knowledge and progress their career.

Location: Salford

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with Accounts Payable, including supplier setup, invoice processing and credit card transactions.
• Support Accounts Receivable, including customer setup and sales invoice processing.
• Monitor outstanding balances and assist with Credit Control and debt collection.
• Chase overdue payments and maintain accurate debtor records.
• Process employee expenses and ensure records are maintained accurately.
• Assist with daily cashbook reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.
• Support month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments and transaction reviews.
• Manage the finance inbox and respond to queries efficiently.
• Assist with finance systems and user access administration.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory requirements.
• Assist with weekly commercial analysis and reporting.
• Provide wider support to the finance team as required.

About You

• Previous experience within a finance environment, ideally across AP, AR.
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using financial systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• A genuine desire to learn, develop and build a career within finance.
• AAT qualified, studying towards AAT or keen to begin a professional qualification would be advantageous.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who is keen to get stuck in, learn and develop within a growing finance function.

What's on Offer?

• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package once permanentStrong opportunities for learning and development
• Supportive finance team
• Broad exposure across the finance function