Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant
Talke
9am 5pm
Full-time; Permanent
GBP26k upwards (open to negotiation dependent on experience)
Happy to disclose exact salary at first point of contact

My client, based in Talke, is an industry-leading manufacturer with a fantastic reputation for both its products and services and equally as an employer. They are now seeking an experienced, highly organised, and proactive Finance Assistant to join their collaborative and friendly finance team.

Role:

As the Finance Assistant , you will play a pivotal role in the finance function, with key responsibilities across Accounts Receivable , month-end reporting , and management accounts support .

You will maintain the Accounts Receivable ledger, covering invoicing, receipts, credit control, and reporting. However, this role goes beyond the transactional you ll be actively involved in financial analysis , month-end processes , and balance sheet reconciliations , working closely with the Financial Controller and Purchase Ledger.

You ll also play a key role in contributing towards the company's financial accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement efforts.

In addition to the above, you will also be expected to:

• Raise Accounts Receivable invoices and post receipts daily, ensuring accuracy and promptness.
• Ensure timely collections in line with payment terms and company policy.
• Produce and distribute monthly customer statements.
• Analyse and report on aged debt, escalating concerns where needed.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and up-to-date ledgers.
• Upload data for invoice discounting requirements.
• Support the accurate pricing of customers and new products, collaborating with the commercial team.
• Calculate and accrue income generated from solar panels and other renewable energy assets.
• Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations and support wider month-end close processes.
• Support financial reporting across multiple currencies, including monitoring of exchange rates and their impact on transactions and reporting.
• Review and process credit and debit card expenses, ensuring policy compliance.
• Monitor delivery note reports and support invoice production processes.
• Assist with statutory audit preparation and external audit queries.
• Maintain compliance within internal control frameworks and quality systems.
• Provide wider finance support as needed including answering phones, handling documentation, and supporting other departments (Customer Support, Export/Warehouse, Product Development).
• Provide holiday cover for other finance positions within the team they don t want anyone to be a desert island within the team!

Requirements:

Based on-site in Talke, the ideal Finance Assistant will be part-qualified (AAT/ACCA/CIMA), or qualified by experience within a busy finance department. While strong technical knowledge is essential, proactive attitude, ownership, and attention to detail are equally as important.

You should bring:

• Experience with month-end accounting and supporting management accounts preparation.
• Confidence with financial analysis, reconciliations, and working with multiple currencies/exchange rates would also be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and finance systems.
• Reliability, honesty, and professionalism.
• A proactive, flexible approach and a passion for continuous improvement.
• The ability to prioritise and multitask effectively.
• A collaborative attitude and confidence communicating across all levels.

Additional Information:

• Eco-aware and sustainability-led business.
• Income protection scheme.
• Medical cash plan.
• Structured salary review scheme.
• Family-run with supportive management.
• Excellent staff retention.
• Death in Service cover.
• Support and opportunity for career development/further studies.

This is honestly a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Assistant who wants to be part of something more than just a transactional finance role. If you re looking to grow, gain deeper exposure to management accounting, and work for a genuinely supportive employer, then please get in touch with Safer Hand Solutions and ask for Hannah Kirk .

Alternatively, submit your application for immediate consideration.
Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file.