An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join our Accounts team based in Bolton.
The main purpose of the role is to ensure supplier and subcontractor payments are correctly approved.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary / 26 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities / Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon Smartspending)
What you’ll do:
- Process supplier invoices in line with agreed payment terms.
- Enter delivery notes, ensuring order numbers, products, and quantities are matched correctly within the relevant cost periods on COINS.
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice or delivery discrepancies to ensure prompt payment.
- Work closely with the Buying Department to resolve pricing and quantity issues.
- Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
- Check subcontract certificates to ensure compliance with HMRC regulations regarding materials, labour, and plant charges.
- Verify the VAT status of subcontractors.
- Check CIS status and ensure correct deductions are applied.
- Monthly CIS Tax Run and Statement of Deductions
- Help with maintaining supplier insurance documentation.
- Set up new supplier and subcontractor accounts and maintain existing ledger records accurately.
- Processing of employee expense and mileage claims
- Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook for daily tasks (e.g., basic spreadsheets, data entry, email communication).
- Support the finance team with general administrative tasks and assist with month‑end processes where required.
- Assist with weekly and monthly reporting.
- Support audit preparations (internal or external).
- Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure all financial data is processed accurately and in accordance with company policies and financial controls.
Have you got what it takes:
- Strong analytical thinking and financial awareness.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- High level of attention to detail and conscientious approach to work.
- Practical, common-sense approach to problem solving.
- Flexible and adaptable working style.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proactive and able to use initiative when completing tasks.
- Operate within the company standards and policies.
- Knowledge of CIS is advantageous but not essential.
- Knowledge of COINS is advantageous but not essential.
