Finance Assistant

Job Description

The Company Overview:Butler Rose are exclusively partnered with an Academy Trust who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join a close knit finance team based in the central hub in North Manchester. You will support the finance team through the administration of purchaseledger and general finance transactions. Your main responsibility will consist of the coding, inputting and processing of invoices on a daily basis. This role would be ideal for an Accounting and Finance graduate or an applicant new to Finance sector lookingto kickstart their career.This is a permanent appointment, working 4 days in the office and 1 day from home. Core working hours are from 9am - 3pm with flexible start and finish times.36 hour working week.Your new role as Finance Assistant:Your duties will include:Coding, inputting and processing of invoices on a daily basisPrepare payment runs according to company standards and in line with internal controls (invoice authorisations)Supplier statement reconciliationsAssist in the maintenance of the finance system, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of information input.Build and maintain solid supplier relationshipsResolve routine supplier queries including but not limited to invoicing, remittance and payment queries.Assist in the production of financial information as required by the wider finance and central teamsAssist in the monitoring of budgets, highlighting to senior staff when budgets require attention.Support the finance team, in proactively monitoring processes and systems performance, recommending changes and help implement improvements.To carry out duties in line with the Trusts policies for Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities.Travel to the academies may be requiredThe Experience & Qualifications Required:The successful Candidate shall be/have:Part Qualified or studying for AAT / ACCA / CIMAPrevious experience working on an accounting system would be an advantageGood accuracy and attention to detailNumerateGood communication skillsPrevious experience of monitoring budgets would be an advantageCandidates from a practice background will be consideredPrevious experience working in an Accounts or Finance department would be an advantageWilling to learnInquisitiveYour Reward & The Package on Offer:As a Finance Assistant, you shall receive:A salary between £21,968 -£22,777 depending on experience33 days annual leave plus Bank HolidaysPensionFree ParkingEnhanced contractual sick pay in line with the Burgundy Book and Green BookEmployee Assistance Program with access to counselling and CBT 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekPerk box membership, Discounts and offers for shops, gyms, and restaurantsInterested Apply or get in touch on (M): 0790923805, (T): or (E): to speak to Sonia Sidje to discuss the role further!Please note that applicants are required to undergo an extensive DBS checkWho Are Butler RoseButler Rose specialises in the recruitment of accountancy and finance professionals, from transactional and part-qualified appointments through to Group FDs.With offices in Manchester, Preston, Leeds, Birmingham, Exeter, London, Milton Keynes and Southampton, we work with a range of businesses across the UK from SMEs and local accountancy firms to large Plcs and the Big 4, as well as many public sector and not-for-profitorganisations. We are an ambitious and expanding business with great client relationships lead by a management team with long tenure in their markets. We are committed and focused to excellent candidate service.Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.