Finance Officer

Aspire Recruitment; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Officer for a permanent position in Bury. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, particularly in credit control and treasury operations. Role includes managing receivables, supporting payroll, and requires strong Excel skills. Benefits include a collaborative environment, pension plan, and generous holidays. This opportunity offers a chance to shape the role within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Pension at 6%

Death in service

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Bonus payments for tenure

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in finance, ideally with treasury or credit control.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience required.
• Clear communication and attention to detail are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead on credit control and manage aged receivables.
• Support treasury operations and monitor cash flow.
• Assist with payroll processes in coordination with HR.

Skills

Credit control

Excel skills

ERP experience

Financial compliance

Clear communication

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Sage

Job description

Overview

Permanent Opportunity
Finance Officer
£30,000 to £32,000 per annum
Bury Area - great links to M60, M62 and free car parking onsite
Hybrid - 3 days in the office and 2 at home
Hours - 8.30am to 4.45pm Mon to Thurs and 8.30am to 4.15pm on a Friday

Are you a finance professional with a passion for precision and a proactive mindset? I am delighted to be recruiting for a very valued client within the manufacturing industry who are seeking a Finance Officer to join their team due to internal progression. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a multifaceted role where treasury operations, credit control, and payroll support come together to support the business. You\'ll be joining a company that values insight, initiative, and continuous improvement, all within a close-knit, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on credit control, managing aged receivables, reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Support treasury operations by monitoring cash flow, assisting with bank reconciliations, processing payments, and liaising with financial institutions.
• Check bank details with suppliers to ensure accuracy and minimal issues with payments.
• Assist payroll processes in coordination with HR ensuring everything from timesheets to journals is accurate and confidential.

What you\'ll bring

• 2 years\' experience in finance, ideally with treasury or credit control or both.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience.
• Solid grasp of financial controls and compliance.
• Clear communication, ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
• Has or is working toward an AAT qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Bonus points if you\'ve worked in multi-currency environments or used payroll systems like ADP, Paychex, or Sage.

Benefits and culture

• Collaborative and forward-thinking environment where employees are empowered to make an impact.
• Cycle to work scheme, Pension at 6%, death in service, 25 days holidays plus 8 bank holidays, bonus payments for tenure.
• A chance to make this role your own in a supportive and collaborative work environment.

How to apply

Does this sound like something you could be interested in? Start date will be depending on notice periods but ideally September / October 25. To discuss the role in more detail and review a job description please call Ruth on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) today.

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