Transactions Finance Senior

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the finance department by managing essential transactional processes. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, handling payment runs, raising sales invoices, monitoring customer accounts, allocating payments, performing bank reconciliations, posting journals, assisting with month-end procedures, maintaining accurate records, supporting audits, and contributing to ongoing process improvements. Success in this role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, the ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external partners, as well as a genuine commitment to supporting your colleagues. You will have the chance to share your knowledge with junior staff members while continuously seeking ways to enhance efficiency within the finance function.

• Process supplier invoices with precision and efficiency, ensuring all documentation is accurate and submitted within required timeframes.
• Match, batch, and code invoices while preparing payment runs to maintain strong relationships with suppliers through timely settlements.
• Reconcile supplier statements regularly and resolve any queries promptly to uphold trust and reliability with external partners.
• Raise and process sales invoices accurately, monitor customer accounts closely, and manage credit control activities with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Allocate incoming payments efficiently while resolving customer queries in a considerate manner to support positive client interactions.
• Support cash flow management by proactively engaging in debt collection activities that are both effective and empathetic.
• Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations, investigating discrepancies thoroughly to ensure financial records remain accurate at all times.
• Post cash journals accurately while assisting with accruals, prepayments, and other journal entries as part of the month-end close process.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations by providing reliable data for management reporting and supporting audit queries when required.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records and documentation while identifying opportunities for process improvements and offering guidance to junior team members.

To excel as an Accounts Assistant in this role, you will bring proven experience from similar positions where you have handled end-to-end transactional finance duties. Your background should include hands-on involvement in both accounts payable and receivable tasks—processing invoices accurately, managing payment runs efficiently, reconciling statements diligently—and you should be comfortable navigating complex bank reconciliations. Your ability to prepare journals for month-end closes demonstrates your technical competence while your high attention to detail ensures nothing is overlooked. You are adept at using finance systems (including Excel) for data analysis or reporting purposes. Beyond technical skills, your interpersonal strengths shine through in how you communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels as well as external stakeholders. You thrive when collaborating within a team environment but also take responsibility for delivering results independently. If you have supported junior staff or contributed ideas for improving processes before—or if you are working towards further qualifications—these attributes will be especially valued here.

• Demonstrated experience in a similar transactional finance or accounts assistant role where you have managed both accounts payable and receivable functions with care.
• A thorough understanding of AP/AR processes including invoice processing, payment runs, credit control activities, and supplier/customer query resolution.
• Proven ability to perform accurate bank reconciliations on a daily or weekly basis while investigating discrepancies methodically.
• Experience preparing and posting journals such as accruals or prepayments as part of regular month-end routines.
• Familiarity with supporting balance sheet reconciliations and providing reliable data for management reporting purposes.
• High level of attention to detail combined with strong organisational skills that enable you to manage multiple priorities effectively under tight deadlines.
• Confident use of finance systems alongside advanced Excel skills for efficient data management and reporting tasks.
• Excellent communication abilities that foster positive relationships across teams as well as with suppliers and customers alike.
• A proactive approach towards identifying opportunities for process improvement within the finance function while remaining accountable for your work.
• Desirable: AAT qualified or currently studying towards a professional qualification; experience supervising or mentoring junior staff; previous exposure to busy environments where adaptability is key.

This organisation stands out due to its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where collaboration is at the heart of everything they do. Employees benefit from being part of a knowledgeable team that values open communication and mutual support. The company places great emphasis on professional growth by encouraging ongoing training opportunities so everyone can reach their full potential together. Their flexible approach means they understand the importance of balancing work commitments with personal life—making it easier for you to thrive both professionally and personally. By joining this team in Stockport’s vibrant business community, you’ll enjoy not only meaningful work but also the chance to build lasting connections within a caring environment that truly values each individual’s contribution.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Accounts Assistant within a supportive team environment focused on shared success—this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your future colleagues look forward to connecting with you soon.