Finance Assistant

Axon Moore are delighted to be working with an exceptional high-growth, award-winning business based in Manchester City Centre. They are rapidly gaining attention in their sector for their forward thinking and impressive business which was set up in 2020. They’re now looking for an exceptional, part-qualified Finance Assistant to join and support the Head of Finance. The business is in an exciting and strong position where they are seeing growth and development in all areas of the business.

As a valued member of the Finance team, the Finance Assistant will be involved with all aspects of the daily accounting for sales and finance administration. You will support and gain mentorship from the ACA qualified Head of Finance. There will be fantastic career progression opportunities and you will be totally surrounded by high-calibre people throughout the business.

Salary and Benefits

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE. Study support, 25 days holiday plus the option to buy 3, sick pay, pension, enhanced family pay, wellbeing initiatives and health cash plan, discount perks, Life assurance 4x your pay, charity/volunteering days, company phone, on-site gym, plus many more!!!

Responsibilities

• Working with the outsourced finance providers to manage the day-to-day accounting tasks for the office and client accounts.
• Prepare invoices and client bills for the team, bringing this in-house, using Leap accounting software. Provide reminders at month-end.
• Carry out bank reconciliations, matching incoming and outgoing transactions.
• Processing staff expenses.
• Managing the accounts inbox and processing queries. Refer to the COFA/COLP as appropriate.
• Producing reports requested by various people within the business.
• Carry out financial file audits to ensure compliance is followed.
• Improve current processes which will create efficiencies and ensure compliance.
• Ad-hoc work and enhanced responsibilities as the role grows.

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• AAT or Degree educated with 1st Class or 2:1, along with a minimum of A-grades at A-Level and GCSE.
• Ambitious person, wanting to develop yourself and the finance function in a fast paced environment.
• Experience using Xero and/or Leap would be beneficial.
• Keen to work hard for the team, grow the team and manage the day-to-day finances for the business.
• Keen to grow, adaptable and able to change inline with business growth and change.