Finance Assistant

H9 HR & Professional Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

Finance Assistant

Manchester City Centre

I’m supporting a fantastic business based in the city centre of Manchester looking for a Finance Assistant to join their Finance Team.

This is a permanent full-time role offering a day a week WFH and fantastic benefits such as:

• Company Pension
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Discounts
• Life Assurance

Responsibilities in the role:

• Assist in processing invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
• Maintain records of financial transactions in the company’s system.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports.
• Processing of leasing proposals and submissions for funder approval.
• Processing of leasing documents into fund flow documents.

Data Management:

• Maintain and update financial databases and records.
• Ensure proper filing and organisation of financial documents.
• Verify the accuracy of financial data entered into the accounting system.

Support in Auditing:

• Assist with external audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.

Vendor and Client Relations:

• Liaise with vendors and clients for payment issues, discrepancies, or contract-related queries.
• Assist in reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience in finance operations.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Xero, Microsoft Excel, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Administrative

Industries

Accounting