Financial Assistant

IMS Euro Ltd; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Private GP access

Mental Health support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Early Salary Draw down

Job summary

IMS Euro Ltd is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on training across accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations and month‑end support.

You should have strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail, good communication and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Qualifications like relevant A‑Levels or BTEC are suitable; AAT study or finance qualification interest is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable, match invoices and PO’s, and track payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and ledgers to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close, accruals and prepayments.
• Handle employee expense claims and finance queries.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Excel

Proactive learner

Education

A-Level or BTEC qualifications

AAT studies (advantageous)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to build a career in finance? Do you have strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail and a desire to learn?

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent development opportunity for someone at the beginning of their finance career who is eager to gain broad exposure across multiple areas of accounting and financial operations. No previous finance experience is required.

Working closely with our experienced finance team, you'll receive hands-on training, support and mentoring while developing valuable skills that can provide a strong foundation for a successful career in finance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process purchase invoices, match Purchase Orders, issue customer invoices, and track incoming/outgoing payments.
• Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and ledger balances to resolve discrepancies.
• Month-End Support: Assist with month-end close, accruals, prepayments
• Administrative Duties: Handle employee expense claims, and answer internal or external finance queries

What We're Looking For

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A proactive and positive approach to learning
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• Relevant A-Level or BTEC qualifications
• AAT studies or an interest in pursuing a finance qualification would be advantageous but is not essential

Why Join Us?

This role is ideal for someone looking to gain practical experience and develop a long-term career in finance. We can offer:

• Exposure to a broad range of finance activities
• Support from experienced finance professionals
• Opportunities to develop new skills and take on greater responsibility
• Potential support towards professional finance qualifications
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Enhanced family leave policies
• 24/7 Private GP access
• Mental Health support
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Early Salary Draw down access
• Employee Assistance Programme, with financial and legal advice

If you're eager to learn, develop your skills and take the first step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you.