Finance Assistant (Temp To Perm)

Manchester | Temp-to-Perm | Hybrid Working

Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a growing and exciting business to recruit a Finance Assistant on an initial 3 month temporary basis, with the potential to go permanent following. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available finance professional looking to secure a role where they can develop their experience across a broad range of accounting functions, with the potential to become permanent.

The successful candidate will join a supportive finance team and gain exposure across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, cash management and month-end, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their finance knowledge and progress their career.

Location: Salford 

Key Responsibilities

Assist with Accounts Payable, including supplier setup, invoice processing and credit card transactions.
Support Accounts Receivable, including customer setup and sales invoice processing.
Monitor outstanding balances and assist with Credit Control and debt collection.
Chase overdue payments and maintain accurate debtor records.
Process employee expenses and ensure records are maintained accurately.
Assist with daily cashbook reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.
Support month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments and transaction reviews.
Manage the finance inbox and respond to queries efficiently.
Assist with finance systems and user access administration.
Support the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory requirements.
Assist with weekly commercial analysis and reporting.
Provide wider support to the finance team as required.
About You

Previous experience within a finance environment, ideally across AP, AR.
A good understanding of basic accounting principles.
Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.
Good Excel skills and confidence using financial systems.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
A genuine desire to learn, develop and build a career within finance.
AAT qualified, studying towards AAT or keen to begin a professional qualification would be advantageous.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who is keen to get stuck in, learn and develop within a growing finance function.

What's on Offer?

Temp-to-perm opportunity
Hybrid working
Competitive salary
Excellent benefits package once permanent
Strong opportunities for learning and development
Supportive finance team
Broad exposure across the finance function
 
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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed