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Finance Assistant

Four Recruitment Ltd
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Salford, Greater Manchester M6 5BR

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The Finance Assistant position is located in Salford- Media City, offering a hybrid working model of three days in the office and two days at home.
  • The salary for this role is approximately £27,000 to £30,000, depending on experience.
  • Candidates are expected to have prior experience in accounts payable and receivable roles.
  • Key responsibilities include managing financial transactions, assisting with credit control, and supporting cash flow forecasts.
  • The position offers various benefits, including 21 days of holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and private medical insurance.

Finance Assistant

Location: Salford- Media City (hybrid working 3/ 2 office/ home split)

Salary: circa £27,000- £30,000 DOE

We are currently recruiting a Finance Assistant to join an ambitious, creative agency based in Salford.

As a Finance Assistant, you will provide essential support to the finance team by ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across a range of financial functions. You will be involved in accounts receivable and payable, expense processing, and cash management, contributing to the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in accounts payable, including supplier setup, purchase invoice processing, and credit card transactions
  • Supporting accounts receivable, including customer setup, sales invoice processing, and revenue recognition
  • Assisting in the management of credit control, including monitoring outstanding balances, following up with customers on overdue payments, and maintaining accurate debtor records
  • Chasing debtors to ensure timely collection of payments, sending reminders, and escalating overdue accounts as necessary
  • Handling expense processing and ensuring accurate records of employee claims
  • Contributing to daily cashbook reconciliation and supporting cash flow forecasts
  • Maintaining the accounts inbox and ensuring queries are handled efficiently
  • Contributing to the preparation of VAT returns and compliance with statutory requirements

Skills/ attributes required:

  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude
  • Prior experience in accounts payable and receivable role
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent communication skills, a 'can do' attitude
  • Good time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
  • Confidence to work autonomously

Benefits:

  • 21 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) plus end of quarter company day off
  • Christmas closure
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Annual company bonus scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
  • Continuous learning and development
  • Enhanced parental benefits
  • Dog friendly offices & a wealth of social events

Please send a copy of your CV for immediate consideration.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.