Full job description
Junior Finance Assistant
Salary: £28-30,000
Location: Northwich
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Office-Based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Finance Assistant to join a growing business in Northwich. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career within finance while gaining hands-on experience across purchase ledger, credit control, bank reconciliations and month-end accounting activities.

This position offers the chance to become a key member of a supportive finance team, taking ownership of core transactional finance processes and contributing to the smooth running of the department.

Benefits
*Salary of £30,000
*On-site parking
*Company pension scheme
*Training and development opportunities
*Exposure to a broad range of finance functions
*Supportive team environment
*Opportunity to study towards professional finance qualifications

Key Responsibilities
*Manage the purchase ledger function across multiple entities.
*Process, code and match supplier invoices accurately.
*Prepare payment runs for approval in line with payment deadlines.
*Set up and maintain supplier records and banking information.
*Resolve supplier invoice and delivery queries.
*Post daily bank receipts and payments.
*Reconcile corporate credit cards and employee expenses.
*Monitor aged debt reports and assist with credit control activities.
*Chase overdue payments professionally by phone and email.
*Allocate customer receipts and resolve account queries.
*Complete supplier statement reconciliations and prepare debtor statements.
*Support month-end processes, accruals and audit preparation.
*Maintain accurate digital and physical finance records.

About You
*Previous experience within an office, administration or finance environment.
*Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
*Excellent organisational and time management skills.
*Confident communicator with a professional approach to supplier and customer interactions.
*Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis.
*Experience using Sage Intacct or a similar finance system would be advantageous.
*Studying towards an AAT qualification or similar would be highly desirable.
*GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above).

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This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their experience and develop their career within a busy and supportive finance team. We welcome applications from candidates with finance administration, accounts assistant, purchase ledger, sales ledger or junior accounts experience.