Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant - Warrington

Location: Birchwood, Warrington

Working Pattern: Full-time Hybrid working (Monday-Thursday office-based, Friday working from home)

Annual Leave: 30 days plus bank holidays

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a well-established and growing business based in Warrington.

This is a varied opportunity for somebody with previous finance or accounts administration experience who is looking to broaden their skills and gain exposure to different areas of finance.

Working closely with the Finance Director and wider finance team, you will take responsibility for a range of finance administration, purchase order management and reconciliations, whilst also supporting Purchase Ledger, Credit Control and wider finance operations.

The business offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, with plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and get involved in improving existing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining purchase order information to support accurate invoicing and billing.
• Completing reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving queries.
• Providing dedicated finance administration support to a key area of the business.
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure accurate and timely information is received.
• Supporting invoicing and wider finance administration.
• Assisting with contractor timesheet administration and follow-up.
• Providing support across Purchase Ledger and Credit Control when required.
• Maintaining accurate financial records using QuickBooks.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects.
• Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline existing processes.

About You

We are looking for somebody who has:

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator, Purchase Ledger, Credit Control or similar role.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Experience working with reconciliations, purchase orders or transactional finance processes.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using accounting software, ideally QuickBooks.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with different departments.
• A proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• A willingness to learn new skills and get involved in different areas of finance.

Most importantly, we are looking for somebody who enjoys being part of a team, takes pride in their work and is keen to continue developing their finance experience.

What's on Offer?

• 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working - Monday to Thursday in the office, with Fridays working from home.
• Modern, vibrant offices with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
• Games and breakout areas, including ping pong tables, PlayStations and a dedicated chill-out space.
• Free on-site parking.
• Unlimited complimentary coffee from premium coffee machines.
• Free snacks available in the office every day.
• A varied role offering exposure to multiple areas of finance.
• Direct reporting line to the Finance Director.
• Supportive onboarding, training and mentoring.
• Opportunities to develop skills across Purchase Ledger, Credit Control and wider finance operations.
• The chance to contribute ideas and help improve existing processes.

This is a great opportunity to join a business that offers a modern, enjoyable working environment alongside genuine opportunities to develop your finance career.

If you're an experienced Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator looking for a varied role where you can continue to learn and develop, we'd love to hear from you.