Finance Assistant

Position applied for : Finance Assistant 

Reporting to  : Finance Manager 

Employment status : Permanent, Full time 

Salary range : £ 26,000 – 29,000 

Hours:  : 37.5 hours per week in accordance with the Flexible Working Hours scheme 

Location  :Salford 

Purpose of the role: 

Assist the Finance team across multiple Group companies.  

Key Responsibilities :

• Sales ledger 
• Purchase ledger (inc. employee expenses) 
• Bank postings and reconciliations 
• Assist with annual audit 
• Support the wider Finance team as required 

General Responsibilities :

• This job description is current at the date shown, but in consultation with you, it is liable to variation by management to reflect or anticipate changes in or to the job. It is expected the post holder will when required undertake other duties commensurate with the post and salary grading if required.  
• Duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature that may be covered by the Data Protection Act, be commercially sensitive or relate to client information. In such circumstances confidentiality must be maintained at all times in accordance with the company policies. If you are unclear at any time refer to your manager.  
• Undertake all reasonable personal development actively designed to support you in your role. 

Experience :

• Experience in using Microsoft Office software products including Word & Excel 
• Experience in undertaking elements of the Key Responsibilities  

Skills & abilities :

•  Excellent numeracy and attention to detail 
• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload  
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing 

Personal Qualities :

• Display self-motivation, drive and enthusiasm 
• Keen to get involved in new tasks 
• Takes pride in own work 

 Education and Training :

•  Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent)