Finance Assistant

Your new companyI am working with a finance specialist based in Blackburn, Lancashire, who have been established for over 30 years. This business offers a range of financial services and caters to a range of organisations across the UK. Due to an internal promotion, they are now seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team on a permanent and full-time basis. Your new roleIn your new role as Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for keying payments onto their bespoke system, posting cash, handling debit and credit card payments, and allocating cash. You will also perform bank reconciliations, conduct bank analysis, manage direct debit runs, and run and post VAT invoices. Additionally, you will provide cover for purchase ledger, expenses, and credit card tasks, along with other ad hoc finance duties as required. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations. This is a full time role, working Monday to Friday. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful for this role, experience of working in a transactional accounting role previously is essential, with a good understanding of ledgers. You will have performed bank reconciliaitons previously and must be comfortable with a high volume of invoicing. This role would suit someone looking for a challenging, yet rewarding role, with a business that offers stability, security and excellent work life balance.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will be joining a well respected employer of choice in the area. They are known for their excellent reputation, high retention rates and incredibly positive culture. You will be joining a small team, who contribute to a successful business, now reporting £100M financial turnover. You will be offered a salary up to £28,000 and offered a range of benefits package that includes 25 days of holiday, participation in the company's group personal pension scheme, and a death in service benefit equivalent to four times your basic salary. Employees also receive income protection and access to the employee benefits scheme, which provides discounts on leading retailers and various leisure and lifestyle benefits at no additional cost. Additionally, the company offers a healthcare cashplan via providing cashback on a range of health benefits including dental and optical services, as well as health assessments. Social events such as a Summer social, Christmas party, and departmental days out are also part of the package. The role features a hybrid working model with 3 in the office and 2 days at home, although full-time onsite attendance is required during the training period.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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