Finance Assistant

Are you an experienced and qualified Finance Assistant ready for your next challenge?

Our client is a fast-paced niche marketing company based in the heart of Manchester. Fantastic working environment and culture!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance/Admin Assistant to join their team. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of their finance and administrative functions, with a focus on financial support, office management, and staff resourcing. The ideal candidate will spend 70% of their time on finance-related tasks, 20% on office management duties, and 10% assisting with staff resourcing.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant - Finance (70%)

• Assist in the preparation and management of financial documents, including invoices, receipts, and bank reconciliations.
• Help with accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and invoicing.
• Support the monthly reporting process by gathering and organizing financial data.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to monitor budgets and track expenses
• Maintain accurate records of transactions in the accounting system (e.g., Xero, Synergist).
• Assist in preparing financial reports for management and auditing purposes.
• Handle company credit card reconciliations.

Office Management (20%)

• Oversee day-to-day office operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient working environment.
• Manage the procurement of office supplies and services, such as IT support and maintenance.
• Maintain office documentation and records management systems.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, couriers, and deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the office.
• Organize and schedule meetings, events for company.
• Supporting the coordination, upkeep and implementation of training and development program, including scheduling and maintaining training systems.

 Resourcing (10%)

• Assist the Operations team in the scheduling and coordination of staff resources for ongoing projects.
• Help maintain an up-to-date employee roster, including staff availability and time-off requests.

Qualifications and Skills of the Finance Assistant

• Education: degree in finance.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a finance or administrative role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, Synergist) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team and collaborate with multiple departments.
• Problem-solving: Ability to proactively identify and address issues.
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Package and Benefits for the Finance Assistant

• 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
• Competitive holidays - 23 per annum, in addition to bank holidays
• Hybrid working available
• £27,000 to £32,000 salary depending on experience

And, following successful probation you will also benefit from :

• Pension
• Company sick pay
• Health Insurance - Vitality
• Day off for birthday

Are you ready to make that move? Send over your CV!