Finance Administrator

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). Apply Now 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.