Finance Assistant (Temp to Perm) - Manchester City Centre (Hybrid, Flexi Hours)

Are you detail-obsessed, proactive, and ready to take ownership of financial processes? As the Finance Assistant, you'll play a key role in keeping the financial operations running smoothly. Working closely with senior finance leaders, you'll become the go-to for problem-solving and process improvements.

?? Location: Manchester - 4 days office-based, 1 day WFH
?? Hours: 37.5 per week - flexi hours, core hours are 10am-3pm.
?? Contract: Temp to Perm (definite view of being made perm)

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase Ledger & Expenses (40%) - Process supplier invoices with accuracy, ensuring correct currency, VAT rates, and additional charges. Identify and resolve discrepancies, liaise with suppliers, and maintain a clear audit trail for all transactions.
• Credit Control (25%) - Conduct credit checks, proactively follow up on outstanding invoices, and ensure timely payments. Track debtor days and escalate overdue accounts where necessary. Build strong relationships with customers to improve payment reliability.
• Sales Ledger & Order Processing (20%) - Ensure all invoices are correctly generated and recorded. Verify sales orders against contracts, ensuring accuracy on every line item before processing.
• Xero Bank Reconciliations - Perform daily reconciliations across multiple accounts, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Budget Oversight - Monitor and track spending on training, travel, and marketing. Work with team leads to verify costs, flag anomalies, and suggest cost-saving measures.
• Freelancer Payments - Act as the key point of contact for contractor invoices, ensuring prompt processing, verifying work completion, and resolving any payment queries.
• Employee Expenses (PLEO) - Review and approve expense claims, ensuring receipts and documentation are correctly submitted and within policy.
• Office & Admin Support - Maintain stock of office supplies, handle finance-related queries, assist with ad-hoc reports, and ensure smooth day-to-day financial admin operations.

What We're Looking For:

? Accuracy & Attention to Detail - A sharp eye for financial data.
? Time Management - Ability to juggle deadlines and priorities, especially at month-end.
? Communication Skills - Clear, professional, and confident in engaging stakeholders.
? Software Proficiency - MS Excel (including VLOOKUPs), Xero experience essential.
? Manchester-Based - Within 45 minutes' commute.

Why Join Us?

�? Flexibility & Hybrid Working - 4 days in-office, 1 WFH.
�? Modern Office Perks - Table tennis, breakout areas, free gym access.
�? Birthday Off - Celebrate on us!
?? Bonus Scheme - Linked to quarterly sales results.
�?? Social Events - Team outings and gatherings.
�? Private Medical Insurance - Your wellbeing matters.
?? Training Budget - Invest in your development.

?? Salary: Circa £27,000 per annum