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.