Finance Assistant

6 days ago

Wigan, Wigan, United Kingdom -c93b-4d6f-896e-b30a0ca86446 Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

Location:

Wigan, Greater Manchester, England

Salary:

Market related

Category

Accounts Assistance

Sector:

Professional Services

Contract type

Permanent

Consultant:

Lindsey Onoufriou

Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual looking to develop your career in finance? We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join our friendly team in Wigan, providing vital day-to-day support to ensure our financial operations run smoothly and efficiently.

About the Role

As a Finance Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring our accounts are accurate, efficient, and completed on time. You'll gain hands-on experience across all areas of finance - from processing invoices and managing reconciliations to supporting reporting and audits. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process purchase and sales invoices, and employee expenses accurately and on schedule
  • Perform bank reconciliations and support cash flow management
  • Maintain and update financial records for accounts payable and receivable
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  • Support budget preparation, forecasting, and audit activities
  • Liaise with suppliers, clients, and internal teams to resolve billing or payment queries
  • Assist with VAT returns and other statutory filings
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
  • Provide general administrative support to the finance team

About You

  • Proven experience in a finance or accounting role – or enthusiasm to develop your career in this field
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ideally Sage Line 50
  • Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Great organisational and time-management abilities
  • A proactive team player who can also work independently

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a supportive finance team that values collaboration, learning, and professional growth. Whether you're an experienced finance assistant or a junior candidate looking to gain hands-on experience, we'll provide the training and guidance you need to succeed.

Morson Group is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. In order to apply for this role, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

Due to the number of applications we receive, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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