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Finance Assistant

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who wants more than a transactional role. You'll take ownership of a busy accounts payable function while gaining exposure to wider finance duties, including reporting, month-end support and sales ledger administration. With study support and genuine progression opportunities, it's the ideal role for someone looking to develop their finance career.

Client Details

Established for over 20 years, this successful North West organisation delivers essential services across the UK and has built a strong reputation for quality, compliance and customer service. With continued growth, a stable client base and ambitious plans for the future, it's an exciting time to become part of the team.

Description

This role offers the perfect blend of responsibility, variety and career development. Around 60-70% of your workload will focus on purchase ledger activities, with opportunities to gain exposure to wider finance functions as your experience develops.

Your responsibilities will include:

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices (typically (phone number removed) per month)
Matching, batching and coding invoices accurately
Processing subcontractor invoices and payments
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
Handling supplier queries and building strong relationships
Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs
Maintaining accurate finance records and systems
Supporting month-end activities
Producing finance reports and spreadsheets
Assisting with sales ledger administration as required
Providing general support across the finance team

Profile

We're keen to speak with organised, detail-focused finance professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering accurate work.

Essential

✅ Previous Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant experience
 ✅ Experience processing high volumes of invoices
 ✅ Strong attention to detail and accuracy
 ✅ Good Microsoft Excel skills
 ✅ Excellent organisational abilities
 ✅ Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
 ✅ Strong communication skills

Desirable

⭐ Experience within construction, utilities or civil engineering environments
 ⭐ Knowledge of subcontractor invoice processing
 ⭐ Experience using Sage and/or Eque2
 ⭐ AAT qualified, studying, or interested in pursuing a finance qualification

Job Offer

What's In It For You?

Salary up to £32k depending on experience
Study support available
Genuine career progression opportunities
Exposure to wider finance responsibilities
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Annual leave increases with service, up to 25 days
Friendly and supportive team environment
Stable and growing business
Immediate start available

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to build a long-term career within finance rather than remain in the same role year after year, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your finance career

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