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Finance Assistant

Skelmersdale Permanent £28,000 - £32,000 per year View Job Description
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who wants more than a transactional role. You'll take ownership of a busy accounts payable function while gaining exposure to wider finance duties, including reporting, month-end support and sales ledger administration. With study support and genuine progression opportunities, it's the ideal role for someone looking to develop their finance career.
  • Opportunity to grow a long term career
  • Fun, vibrant team and great office culture

About Our Client

Established for over 20 years, this successful North West organisation delivers essential services across the UK and has built a strong reputation for quality, compliance and customer service. With continued growth, a stable client base and ambitious plans for the future, it's an exciting time to become part of the team.

Job Description



This role offers the perfect blend of responsibility, variety and career development. Around 60-70% of your workload will focus on purchase ledger activities, with opportunities to gain exposure to wider finance functions as your experience develops.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Processing high volumes of supplier invoices (typically 1,000-1,500 per month)
  • Matching, batching and coding invoices accurately
  • Processing subcontractor invoices and payments
  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
  • Handling supplier queries and building strong relationships
  • Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs
  • Maintaining accurate finance records and systems
  • Supporting month-end activities
  • Producing finance reports and spreadsheets
  • Assisting with sales ledger administration as required
  • Providing general support across the finance team

The Successful Applicant



We're keen to speak with organised, detail-focused finance professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering accurate work.

Essential✅ Previous Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant experience
✅ Experience processing high volumes of invoices
✅ Strong attention to detail and accuracy
✅ Good Microsoft Excel skills
✅ Excellent organisational abilities
✅ Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
✅ Strong communication skills

Desirable⭐ Experience within construction, utilities or civil engineering environments
⭐ Knowledge of subcontractor invoice processing
⭐ Experience using Sage and/or Eque2
⭐ AAT qualified, studying, or interested in pursuing a finance qualification

What's on Offer



What's In It For You?

  • Salary up to £32k depending on experience
  • Study support available
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • Exposure to wider finance responsibilities
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Annual leave increases with service, up to 25 days
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Stable and growing business
  • Immediate start available



Ready for Your Next Step?If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to build a long-term career within finance rather than remain in the same role year after year, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your finance career.

Contact
Clare Newman
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7081198
Phone number
+44 151 255 3762

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Payable
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Skelmersdale
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Clare Newman
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3762
Job reference
JN-082026-7081198