Finance Assistant – Purchase Ledger (12-Month Fixed Term – Maternity Cover)

📍 Eccles (Head Office)
💰 Up to £30,000 per annum dependent upon experience

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Finance Assistant to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a busy finance function, taking ownership of accounts payable while gaining exposure to wider finance operations.

Reporting to the Transactional Finance Manager, you’ll work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers, helping to ensure smooth financial processes and contributing to continuous improvements across the department.

If you enjoy variety, responsibility and building strong working relationships, this role offers plenty of scope to develop your skills and grow your accounting knowledge — with study support available.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be at the heart of our finance operations, with responsibilities including:

• Processing and validating supplier invoices and credit notes

• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies

• Managing supplier accounts and acting as the main point of contact

• Preparing and processing payment runs, including remittances

• Posting daily bank transactions and reconciling accounts

• Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments

• Producing accurate financial reports for purchase ledger and cash management

• Maintaining supplier records and carrying out compliance checks

• Managing petty cash, expenses, and company cards

• Assisting with audits and year-end processes

• Contributing to process improvements and finance projects

This is a varied role where no two days are the same — perfect for someone who enjoys both routine and problem-solving.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a finance role

• Experience with accounts payable, reconciliations, and allocations

• Studying towards (or completed) AAT Level 2 or equivalent

• Experience with accounting systems (Sage experience is a bonus)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• Excellent organisation and time management

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Confident communicator with a professional approach

• Proactive mindset with the ability to use initiative

• Trustworthy, discreet, and able to work independently

• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to take ownership of key finance processes

• Exposure to a wide range of accounting activities

• Study support available to help you progress

• A supportive team environment where your ideas matter

• A role that offers both challenge and development