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Finance Assistan
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Rawtenstall, Lancashire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £28,000 - £33,000 Per Annum
Job Description
We are looking for a Finance Assistant to work for a Legal Claims company in Rawtenstall
Mon - Friday on site 09 :00 - 17 : 00
Job Role
We are looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day financial administration of the Group.
This is a varied, hands-on role working closely with the Directors, management team and external accountants. You will help maintain accurate financial records, process transactions,
support debtor and creditor management, and contribute to the smooth running of the finance
function across the business.
The role would suit someone with strong bookkeeping and finance administration experience
who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident supporting a growing organisation with accurate, reliable financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate accounting records across all Group companies.
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration tasks.
• Reconcile bank accounts and payment platforms.
• Process supplier invoices and assist with payment runs.
• Maintain financial records, filing systems and supporting documentation.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, aged debtors and debtor collection activity.
• Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers, debtors and creditors regarding payments and balances.
• Produce debtor reports, recovery forecasts and support cashflow management activities.
• Manage supplier payment schedules and maintain accurate creditor records.
• Assist Directors with ad hoc financial administration, reporting and process improvements.
• Calculate commissions, bonuses and contractor payments with guidance where required.
About You
We are looking for someone who is accurate, confident with numbers and able to manage competing priorities in a professional business environment. You should be comfortable communicating with internal teams, Directors, clients and suppliers.
• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Strong bookkeeping and accounts administration background.
• Experience managing payroll.
• Experience with cashflow forecasting and management reporting.
• Confident discussing payment arrangements with both debtors and creditors.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting software.
• Commercially aware and confident working directly with company directors.
• Organised, reliable and able to maintain accurate records.
• Motivated, ambitious and interested in developing within a growing organisation.
Desirable Experience
• Experience within professional services, legal services or claims management.
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Experience supporting a growing SME.
• Exposure to multi-company group structures.
Location and Training
The primary work location for this role will be Rawtenstall, BB4 7JU. Initial training and induction will take place primarily at our Trafford Park office, M17 1BJ, with the existing finance team for the first few weeks.
Candidates will need to be able to commute reliably between both office locations during the training period.
What We Offer
• Salary of £28,000–£32,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday working hours.
• A varied and hands-on finance role within a growing organisation.
• The opportunity to work closely with Directors and senior management.
• Scope to develop professionally as the finance function continues to grow.
• Dedicated Welfare and Wellbeing team
• Company pension
• Strong team ethos
Mon - Friday on site 09 :00 - 17 : 00
Job Role
We are looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day financial administration of the Group.
This is a varied, hands-on role working closely with the Directors, management team and external accountants. You will help maintain accurate financial records, process transactions,
support debtor and creditor management, and contribute to the smooth running of the finance
function across the business.
The role would suit someone with strong bookkeeping and finance administration experience
who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident supporting a growing organisation with accurate, reliable financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate accounting records across all Group companies.
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration tasks.
• Reconcile bank accounts and payment platforms.
• Process supplier invoices and assist with payment runs.
• Maintain financial records, filing systems and supporting documentation.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, aged debtors and debtor collection activity.
• Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers, debtors and creditors regarding payments and balances.
• Produce debtor reports, recovery forecasts and support cashflow management activities.
• Manage supplier payment schedules and maintain accurate creditor records.
• Assist Directors with ad hoc financial administration, reporting and process improvements.
• Calculate commissions, bonuses and contractor payments with guidance where required.
About You
We are looking for someone who is accurate, confident with numbers and able to manage competing priorities in a professional business environment. You should be comfortable communicating with internal teams, Directors, clients and suppliers.
• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Strong bookkeeping and accounts administration background.
• Experience managing payroll.
• Experience with cashflow forecasting and management reporting.
• Confident discussing payment arrangements with both debtors and creditors.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting software.
• Commercially aware and confident working directly with company directors.
• Organised, reliable and able to maintain accurate records.
• Motivated, ambitious and interested in developing within a growing organisation.
Desirable Experience
• Experience within professional services, legal services or claims management.
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Experience supporting a growing SME.
• Exposure to multi-company group structures.
Location and Training
The primary work location for this role will be Rawtenstall, BB4 7JU. Initial training and induction will take place primarily at our Trafford Park office, M17 1BJ, with the existing finance team for the first few weeks.
Candidates will need to be able to commute reliably between both office locations during the training period.
What We Offer
• Salary of £28,000–£32,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday working hours.
• A varied and hands-on finance role within a growing organisation.
• The opportunity to work closely with Directors and senior management.
• Scope to develop professionally as the finance function continues to grow.
• Dedicated Welfare and Wellbeing team
• Company pension
• Strong team ethos