Fast growing construction business based in the Manchester area requires a Finance Assistant for their growing team. My client is an ambitious company with big plans they offer a vibrant working environment, competitive salaries, and reward success.

Reporting to the Head of Finance responsibilities of the Finance Assistant include

* Oversee and manage all supplier accounts

* Processing Purchase and Sales invoices

* Ensure payments are made on time

* Record and administer use of company credit cards

* Ensure bank transaction postings are kept up to date

* Assist the Finance Manager in creating financial reports on a regular basis

* Answers question and provide assistance to stakeholders, customers, and clients as needed

* Attend finance department and companywide meetings, sometimes assisting with financial reporting to managers and senior executives

* Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost accuracy

* Provide administrative support and undertaking clerical tasks

* Work with spreadsheets, sales and purchase ledgers and journals and check to make sure payments, amounts and records are correct

* Maintain and review intercompany balances to ensure they are reconciled

* Prepare VAT returns for review

* Undertake any training and professional development as and when required

The right person for this role will;

* Hold relevant accounting qualifications ideally although not essential as long as you are able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding

* Have excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Knowledge of the MS Office suite, in particular Excel

* Keen and willing to learn

* Ability to work within a dynamic team environment

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including study support