Financial Assistant

Integra Talent Group; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for career development

Opportunities for progression

Job summary

A growing construction firm in Cheadle is looking for a Financial Assistant to support the Management Accountant with day-to-day finance activities. This role offers hands-on experience in various finance functions, including accounts payable and month-end duties. Ideal for someone with prior finance exposure who seeks to grow their skills and take on more responsibilities. The position includes study support, encouraging career progression within a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance is essential.
• Willingness to develop month-end skills.
• Capable of working in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices accurately.
• Manage sales invoices on time.
• Handle supplier statements and reconciliations.
• Perform credit control activities and maintain debtor records.
• Manage the finance inbox and assist with month-end journals.

Skills

Previous experience in finance

Desire to learn month-end skills

Confident communicator

Organised and detail-oriented

Job description

We are delighted to be partnering with an established construction business based in Cheadle, who are strengthening their finance team and looking for a Financial Assistant to work closely with their Management Accountant by supporting on all day-to-day finance activities.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous accounts experience who is keen to develop, broaden their skills and get involved in wider month-end duties within a rapidly expanding business.

About The Role

You’ll gain hands‑on experience across multiple areas of finance, working closely with leadership in a fast‑growing SME environment.

Your Core Responsibilities in the Financial Assistant Role Will Include

• Processing accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Raising and managing sales invoices accurately and on time.
• Managing supplier statements, reconciliations and resolving finance queries.
• Credit control activity including debtor chasing, payment follow‑ups, and maintaining clean debtor records.
• Allocating customer payments.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Managing the finance inbox.
• Assisting with accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Helping prepare month‑end journals.
• Supporting cashflow reporting and maintaining accurate records.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience within any finance related role.
• A desire to learn and develop broader month‑end skills.
• Confident communicator who enjoys working in a collaborative team.
• Organised, detail‑oriented and proactive.

This Financial Assistant role comes with study support so is ideal for someone who is keen to progress as there will be clear opportunities to take on more senior duties as you continue to develop.

If you’re an ambitious finance professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.