Role Profile
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into a career in finance. Working within the Burnley and Barrowford Finance team, the role will support day-to-day transactional finance activities across purchase ledger, sales ledger, and cash.
The role will provide exposure to a manufacturing environment, with opportunities to develop knowledge and responsibility over time.
Full support will be provided to study towards an AAT qualification alongside gaining practical experience within the role.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
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Process, check and post purchase ledger invoices accurately and in a timely manner
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Assist with supplier payment runs and respond to supplier queries
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Maintain supplier accounts, including statement reconciliations
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Post and allocate cash receipts and supplier payments
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Support the maintenance of daily and weekly cashbook records
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Raise and issue customer invoices
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Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions in line with company policy
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Support the month-end close process with the wider finance team.
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Assist with administration of timesheets.
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Assist in maintaining the fixed asset register, including additions and updates
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Provide support with cost tracking and basic variance analysis, helping to identify differences between actual and expected costs
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Provide general administrative and clerical support to the Finance team as required
Person Specification
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Keen to begin a career in finance and accounting
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Educated to a good standard, particularly in Maths and English
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Strong Excel and general IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office applications
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Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
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Well organised, with the ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive and team-oriented approach
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Comfortable working with numbers and interested in developing an understanding of accounting principles and processes
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Interested in working within a manufacturing environment and developing knowledge of operational finance and cost accounting
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Motivated to study towards an AAT qualification with company support
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive, team-oriented approach
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Basic understanding of accounting principles, with a natural affinity for working with numbers
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Proactive and willing to learn, with an interest in developing within a manufacturing environment
What We Offer
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Full support towards an AAT qualification
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Practical experience within a manufacturing finance environment
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Mentoring and development within the Finance team
