Finance Assistant

Posted 26 July 2023
Salary £24000 - £27000 per annum, Benefits: Study Support
LocationChorley
Discipline Qualified Finance
ReferenceJLM/37793/FA
Contact NameJack Moss

Job description

Finance Assistant | £24,000 - £27,000 + Study Support | Chorley | Rapidly-growing business | Broad exposure and opportunity to progress

Axon Moore has exclusively partnered with a fast-growing business, based in Chorley, as they search for an ambitious Finance Assistant to join their tight-knit team. This role will be well suited to a recent Finance Graduate or someone with an AAT background who is keen to progress with their studies whilst benefiting from the exceptional mentorship and progression routes on offer. Therefore, an ability to demonstrate a keen level of enthusiasm and a desire to succeed is imperative for this role.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Purchase ledger management, including processing all purchase invoices
  • Sales ledger management, including raising invoices and credit control
  • Consolidation of credit card receipts & statements
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Assisting with month end management accounts
  • Supporting the Head of Finance with various analysis & reports
  • Assisting with the ownership of multiple databases ensuring the information is complete & correct
  • Providing support to the wider business when required
  • Ad-hoc reporting and support
Desired/Required Skills and Experience:
  • Either a recent Graduate in an Accounting/Finance based subject or qualified/studying towards AAT
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills
  • A motivated and willing person who is keen to develop and progress to take more responsibility over time
  • Strong numerical aptitude, good time planning skills and attention to detail
  • A proactive self-starter with excellent team-work abilities, who works hard under pressure and is happy to go above and beyond in the role
  • Strong interpersonal skills – approachable and down to earth with good communication skills
“Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Jack Moss at 07432597035, jmoss@axonmoore.com or see our website at www.axonmoore.com.”