Finance Assistant

Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing organisation to recruit a Finance Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team in a varied role where you will gain exposure across all aspects of transactional finance while contributing to the smooth running of the finance function.Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently. This position would suit an experienced Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or someone looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced finance environment. Key Responsibilities\n

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• Manage the sales ledger, including raising invoices, allocating receipts and resolving customer queries.
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• Support credit control activities, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances.
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• Process purchase ledger invoices and prepare supplier payment runs.
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• Perform daily bank and cash reconciliations.
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• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly.
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• Process customer refunds and reconcile associated accounts.
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• Assist with the administration and maintenance of purchase order and expense management systems.
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• Investigate and resolve outstanding or suspense account balances.
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• Support the month-end process through reconciliations and reporting.
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• Work closely with colleagues across the business to resolve finance-related queries.
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• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the efficiency of the finance function.
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• Provide ad hoc support to the wider finance team as required.
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The Successful Candidate The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and possess excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.Ideally, you will have:\n

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• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance position.
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• Experience working with both sales and purchase ledger.
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• Strong reconciliation skills and an understanding of transactional finance processes.
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• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
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• Experience using accounting software (any ERP or finance system considered).
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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• A positive, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
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• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative finance team.
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What's on Offer\n

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• Salary of £28,000 - £30,000.
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• Annual discretionary bonus.
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• 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
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• Company pension scheme.
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• Enhanced sick pay.
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• Employee well-being initiatives and support programmes.
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• Professional development and study support opportunities.
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• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
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• Employee recognition programme.
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• Volunteering day each year following successful completion of probation.
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• A supportive culture with genuine opportunities for career development.
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For immediate consideration or to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact George Oyston at Axon Moore.Axon Moore is a specialist Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Consultancy, recruiting across all levels of finance from transactional finance through to Finance Director and CFO appointments. We recruit on a permanent, interim and temporary basis across Lancashire, Cumbria and the wider North West.