Finance & Administration Assistant
Location: Chorley
Salary: Competitive hourly rate
Job Type: Long-term Temporary (with potential to become permanent)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 4:45pm
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
The Company
Our client is a well-established and highly respected specialist engineering and calibration business with a strong reputation for quality, customer service, and technical expertise. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Finance & Administration Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team on a long-term temporary basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.
Reporting directly to the Deputy Accounts Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance, accounts administration, or bookkeeping experience who enjoys working in a varied role with both financial and customer-facing responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Processing sales and purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently
Using Sage to update financial records and produce reports
Taking card payments from customers over the phone and occasionally face-to-face
Handling customer payment enquiries professionally
Performing credit control activities and chasing outstanding payments
Setting up new customer accounts and maintaining accurate records
Assisting with account reconciliations and general finance administration
Supporting the accounts and administration team with day-to-day duties
Managing incoming calls and providing excellent customer service
Carrying out other general accounts and administrative duties as required
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Previous experience in an accounts, finance administration, or bookkeeping role
Experience using Sage accounting software
Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control processes
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Confident communication skills with a professional telephone manner
Experience handling customer payments securely
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
A positive, team-oriented approach with the ability to work independently when required
What's On Offer?
Immediate start available
Monday to Friday working hours (8:15am - 4:45pm)
Long-term temporary opportunity
Potential for a permanent position
Friendly and supportive working environment
Varied role combining finance, administration and customer service responsibilities
Opportunity to join a stable and growing businessIf you're an organised and proactive Finance & Administration professional looking for an immediate start and a long-term opportunity within a successful local business, we'd love to hear from you.
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