Financial Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative start-up is looking for a Finance Assistant to support their finance functions. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to make an impact. You'll be responsible for managing sales and purchase ledgers, assisting with credit control, and handling banking entries. Join a growing team where adaptability and a proactive attitude are key. With full training provided for necessary skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented with a strong finance background.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile payments with sales orders and raise invoices.
• Assist with credit control and manage finance mailbox.

Skills

Finance Administration

Sales Ledger Management

Purchase Ledger Management

Credit Control

Excel/Google Sheets

Tools

Accounting Software

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Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days WFH)

About the Role:

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our client's growing team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make an impact in a fast-paced start-up. You will support their finance functions, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, banking, and general finance administration.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Reconcile payments with sales orders.
2. Raise weekly and monthly sales invoices.
3. Post customer BACS payments.
4. Assist with credit control activities.
5. Post purchase invoices to the accounting software.
6. Prepare weekly supplier payment runs.

Banking:

• Post banking entries to the accounting software.

Ad-hoc Duties:

• Manage the centralised finance mailbox.
• Respond to customer and supplier queries.

About You:

• Highly motivated and conscientious with a “can do” attitude.
• A strong team player who can also work independently to meet deadlines.
• Adaptable and comfortable with change in a start-up environment.
• Skilled with Excel/Google Sheets (desirable but not essential – full training provided).