Finance Officer

DATS Recruitment Ltd; Widnes; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing client based in Widnes seeks a Finance Officer/Accounts Assistant for a part-time role requiring expertise in payroll and financial processes. The ideal candidate should have AAT qualifications or sufficient experience to work independently with a hands-on approach in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Full AAT qualification preferred; experience considered.
• Strong communication for non-financial colleagues.
• Ability to manage payroll and bank reconciliations independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for financial assistance to clients.
• Manage and process payroll and issue invoices.
• Prepare month-end accounts and statutory accounts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Hands-on approach

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Excel

OPERA accounting software

Job description

We are currently looking for a Finance Officer/ Accounts Assistant to support our client based in Widnes. This is a part time role of 3 days per week 22.5 hours per week total. The hourly rate of pay will be around GBP16-GBP18 per hour. The preferred days would be Monday to Wednesday, however flexibility to Tuesday to Thursday is available after an initial training period shadowing the existing team.

The client is looking for someone with good experience in a similar role, ideally AAT qualified but CVs will be reviewed on an individual basis. This is an office based role only with no scope for hybrid working. Please contact me if this is something you could be interested in.

Finance Officer/ Accounts Assistant:

Part-Time: 3 days a week
Location: Widnes, Cheshire
Remuneration: circa GBP16-18 per hour

About the Company
Our client is a leading manufacturer based in Widnes, specialising in the design and production of industrial and laboratory equipment. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, they supply both UK and international markets, offering tailored solutions to meet diverse industry needs. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their long-standing accreditation to the BS EN ISO 9001 quality standard, ensuring the highest levels of precision and reliability in their products.

Key Responsibilities:
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients across various sectors in the UK and internationally, providing financial assistance.
• Manage and process weekly payroll.
• Issue weekly invoices to all customers.
• Handle monthly payments of all supplier invoices.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and supplier accounts using OPERA accounting software and Excel.
• Prepare and complete month-end accounts for the sales and purchase ledger.
• Calculate and prepare tax returns, including VAT and corporation tax, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Prepare statutory accounts for the year-end audit and liaise with auditors.
• Review and enhance financial processes, suggesting improvements as needed.

Essential Requirements:
• A full AAT qualification is preferred but qualification by experience will be sufficient for candidates who have worked in a similar environment for many years with the ability to hit the ground running. Training and shadowing of existing team members will also take place over the initial weeks and months.
• Candidates who are partially AAT qualified will be considered, but they must be capable of working independently in key financial areas. This includes minimal need for additional training or supervision in tasks such as year-end accounts and audit preparation, managing weekly payroll, and performing bank reconciliations.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in explaining financial concepts to non-financial colleagues.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, delivering accurate and timely information.
• Hands-on approach, with the ability to take sole responsibility for transaction processing and accounting.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Additional Information:
• This is an office-based role.

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