Finance Assistant

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £25,000-£28,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9 am-5 pm)

We are working with a client in Liverpool who is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support their financial operations. This role focuses on managing purchase ledger and credit control processes, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the purchase ledger for one company, including matching delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Scan, save, and file supplier Proof of Deliveries (PODs) and reconcile statements.
• Input and reconcile invoices and payments within the accounting system.
• Handle supplier queries and payment requests via phone and email.
• Chase outstanding invoices with suppliers via phone, email, and letter.
• Raise customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Monitor customer debt and ensure timely payments are received.
• Respond to customer invoicing queries promptly and professionally.
• Provide POD copies to customers when required for payment processing.
• Assist with general finance and ad-hoc tasks as needed.

The Ideal Candidate:

• At least 1 year of purchase ledger experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage.
• Strong organisational skills with a systematic, methodical approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Comfortable making and taking calls when liaising with suppliers and customers.

Benefits:

• Salary: £25,000-£28,000 (dependent on experience).
• Holidays: 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Extras: Pension scheme, sick pay, free onsite parking, tea and coffee, and other company benefits.

Application Process

• Stage 1: Initial 30-minute MS Teams interview.
• Stage 2: Onsite visit to meet the team and participate in a scenario-based interview.

No further stages are anticipated, and we aim to make the process efficient.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a thriving team, apply now to take the next step in your finance career!