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Finance Assistant

Michael Page

Manchester

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GBP 22,000 - 30,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Assistant for an office-based role in Stalybridge. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading financial services business during a period of growth, offering potential for career advancement. The role involves ensuring timely payments, reconciling accounts, and collaborating with the broking team to address payment issues. Ideal candidates will have prior finance experience and a strong understanding of accounts reconciliation. If you are ready to take on a temporary role with the possibility of extension, this position could be your next career move.

Benefits

Career Progression
Temporary Role with Extension Opportunity

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in Finance/Accounts Assistant roles is essential.
  • Experience with bank reconciliation is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely payments and reconciliation of accounts.
  • Work with broking team to manage payments and issues.

Skills

Finance Experience
Accounts Reconciliation
Excel Proficiency
Customer Service

Tools

Online Banking
Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant

Stalybridge

Office Based

Immediate Start

Client Details

An excellent opportunity has arisen with a leading financial services business based in Stalybridge due to continued growth and expansion. This company is a market leader in their sector and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and development. They are undergoing a sustained period of growth, making it an excellent time to join the business.

Description

The Finance Assistant role will be 100% office-based in Stalybridge and is initially a temporary role for 3 months, which could be extended. Reporting to the Financial Controller, key responsibilities will include:

  1. Ensure payments and reconciliation of accounts are carried out on a timely basis.
  2. Ensure all statements and accounts are checked for accuracy and payments are issued in accordance with regulatory standards.
  3. Work with the broking team to ensure payments are obtained within agreed credit terms and promptly deal with any issues that could lead to or result in payment not being made within credit terms.
  4. Take client card payments over the phone.
  5. Receipt cash onto the system and maintain the Excel cashbook.
  6. Set up payment of client refunds using online banking procedures.
  7. Perform bank reconciliation.

Profile

In order to apply for the role, you should:

  1. Have previous experience in a Finance/Accounts Assistant/Accounts Receivable role.
  2. Ideally have experience of bank reconciliation.
  3. Be able to commute full time to the Stalybridge office.
  4. Be able to consider a temporary role initially.

Job Offer

Opportunity to join a growing company.

Opportunity for the role to be extended.

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