Finance Assistant

Your new company
Are you an organised, detail‑driven finance professional looking for a flexible part‑time role? Our Burnley‑based manufacturing client is seeking a Finance Assistant to support their busy Accounts Receivable function and wider Finance team.
This role is ideal for someone seeking a stable, part‑time finance position within a well‑established manufacturing business. You'll join a supportive team, gain exposure to a wide range of finance activities and contribute to continuous improvements across the department.

Your new role
The Accounts Receivable & Finance Assistant supports the Finance function by ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, credit control and intercompany reconciliations. While the role will predominantly focus on Accounts Receivable activities, it is intended to remain flexible and provide wider support across the Finance team, including cash application and general accounting tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raising sales invoices accurately and on time using the company ERP system
• Managing customer accounts, monitoring outstanding balances and resolving invoice queries
• Credit control activities including statement runs, payment chasing and escalation of overdue debt
• Intercompany reconciliations and resolving discrepancies with internal teams
• Cash application - allocating customer receipts and resolving unidentified payments
• Supporting month‑end tasks, including AR reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with ad‑hoc finance tasks, reporting and process improvements
• Responding to internal and external queries professionally and promptly

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience within an Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or general Finance support role.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with confidence in liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience using ERP systems (IFS or similar) is advantageous but not essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, with willingness to support across different areas of Finance.

What you'll get in return

• Immediate start available
• £14.87 per hour
• Temporary (6-9 months) with potential to become permanent
• 3 days on-site (Wednesday-Friday), 22 hours per week

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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