Finance Officer

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

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the Bury area is looking for a Finance Officer to manage credit control, treasury operations, and payroll processes. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of finance experience, excels in Excel and ERP systems, and possesses strong communication and organizational skills. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 to £32,000 and various benefits including 25 days' leave and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

6% Pension

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.
• Solid grasp of financial controls and compliance.
• Communicates clearly and works independently.
• Attention to detail in financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead on credit control, managing aged receivables.
• Support treasury operations and monitor cash flow.
• Check bank details with suppliers to ensure accuracy.
• Assist payroll processes with HR.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial controls and compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Payroll systems (e.g., ADP, 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.

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. You will be a very valued member of the team.

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?

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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