Job Description

Finance Assistant

Location:

Altrincham WA14 5UW, full time office based for training,

hybrid

thereafter. Steadily reducing

office days down to 2 per week

(depending on training/performance)

Hours:

Full time, Mon-Fri, 09:00-17:00

Start date:

ASAP

Salary:

24-28k p/a DOE

We're looking for a motivated and career-driven Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who already has a grounding in finance and wants to grow beyond the basics. The role will initially focus on core finance processes before steadily developing into more complex management accounts work, with the opportunity to progress with AAT studies.

What you'll do:

Reporting into our Financial Controller and working closely with a highly experienced Management Accountant, this role will have exposure across the full finance function. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Supplier Invoices

Processing incoming invoices Creating/updating supplier records Downloading invoices from portals

Referrals

Verifying payment eligibility Processing referral invoices using Excel (incl. VLOOKUP) Auto-posting to Proclaim

Purchase Ledger & Payments

Preparing invoices for payment Producing the Purchase Ledger Authorisation Report Processing approved BACS and Direct Debit payments

Bank Reconciliations

Reconciling office bank accounts every 2-3 days Requesting missing invoices and resolving discrepancies Supporting client bank reconciliations in busy periods

Nominal Analysis & Month-End Support

Maintaining analysis spreadsheets Handling journals and posting corrections Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations Assisting with month-end management accounts

What we're looking for:

At least 1 years' experience in an

AP/AR / Finance Assistant / Accounts Junior role

, or relevant accounting-degree background Strong numerical accuracy and

attention to detail

Confident using

Excel

Genuine desire to build a

long-term finance career

Comfortable communicating

with colleagues at all levels, including directors

Motivated, proactive

and

willing to learn

Whilst not essential, we'd be very interested in applicants who have:
o

AAT studies

underway/ambition to start AAT

o

Analysis experience

/an interest in developing analytical skills

o Experience using

Proclaim

What you'll get in return

Genuine career path to

develop into a Management Accountant

level role.

Early exposure

to month-end responsibilities, accruals and other junior level accountancy work.

Build your skills beyond a typical AP/AR role

, with opportunities to develop analysis work, more complex management accounting work and contributing to wider finance projects.

Start/continue with AAT qualification

via PLS's study support scheme (colleagues are eligible to apply for this after 12 months of continuous service and subject to performance). A supportive team environment with

hands-on mentoring

. 20 days holiday (rising to 25) + Bank Holidays, with buy/carry over options

Employee benefits

: death in service, EAP, counselling, and salary sacrifice (tech, nursery fees, gym, cycle, car)

Extras

: free conveyancing, mortgage advice, staff discounts

Why PLS?

We're a fast-growing, modern law firm with a Finance team at the heart of that growth. You'll join a supportive environment where development is a priority and progression is real. If you want to build a long-term finance career with genuine opportunities to grow, this is the place to do it.

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply today and grow with us.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. We are not bound by any terms and conditions in relation to unsolicited profiles submitted without prior agreement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

What is your current notice period/availability to start?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Altrincham WA14 5UW