Finance Assistant in Bury, Greater Manchester

Interim Accounts Assistant | c£30,000 /Hourly rate equivalent | Bury |Temporary 3-6 months

We are working with a small financial services organisation to recruit an Accounts Assistant for an initial three-month assignment to support during Year End. This is a varied, hands-on opportunity combining purchase and sales ledger work, reconciliations and month-end support with direct contact with members and financial advisers. It would suit someone who enjoys getting the detail right, resolving queries and keeping day-to-day finance running smoothly.

The Role

• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions, match invoices and reconcile supplier and customer statements.
• Post journals, reconcile bank accounts and support month-end reconciliations and reporting.
• Manage direct debit collections, process commission and fee payments, and maintain accurate member and adviser accounts.
• Respond to queries about payments, investments and withdrawals, including calculating investment values using internal systems and Excel.

About You

• You will bring proven purchase and sales ledger experience, good reconciliation skills and a confident working knowledge of Excel. Accurate and organised, you will be comfortable managing your workload, investigating discrepancies and dealing professionally with member queries.
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365, or a similar accounting system, would be an advantage.