Finance Officer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Finance Officer for a permanent opportunity. This hybrid role based in Bury combines credit control, treasury operations, and payroll support, providing an exciting environment for finance professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Pension at 6%

Death in service

25 days holidays plus 8 bank holidays

Bonus payments for tenure

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in finance, ideally with treasury or credit control.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience.
• Solid grasp of financial controls and compliance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excel

Credit Control

Treasury Operations

Financial Controls

Attention to Detail

Education

AAT qualification (desirable)

Tools

ERP systems

Payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Sage)

Job description

Permanent Opportunity
Finance Officer
£30,000 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 form the financial heartbeat of the business. You’ll be joining a company that values insight, initiative, and continuous improvement, all within a close-knit, supportive environment.

What you’ll be doing:
This role is all about balance—literally and figuratively. Your day-to-day will include:

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

What you’ll bring:
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re highly organised, solutions-oriented, and confident with financial systems. We're looking for someone who:

• Has 2 years’ experience in finance, ideally with treasury or credit control or both.
• Brings strong Excel skills and ERP experience.
• Demonstrates a solid grasp of financial controls and compliance.
• Communicates clearly and works 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.

My client offers a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where employees are empowered to make an impact. You’ll be part of a company that innovates with purpose and nurtures professional growth.

In return for your expertise:

• Benefits include - 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.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

Does this sound like something you could be interested in?

To discuss the role in more detail and review a job description please call Ruth on 07570251230 or email [e-mail] today.

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