Finance Assistant Location: Liverpool Salary: £25,000£28,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9 am5 pm) We are working with a client in Liverpool who is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support their financial operations. This role focuses on managing purchase ledger and credit control processes, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows. Key Responsibilities: Manage the purchase ledger for one company, including matching delivery notes and purchase orders. Scan, save, and file supplier Proof of Deliveries (PODs) and reconcile statements. Input and reconcile invoices and payments within the accounting system. Handle supplier queries and payment requests via phone and email. Chase outstanding invoices with suppliers via phone, email, and letter. Raise customer invoices accurately and on time. Monitor customer debt and ensure timely payments are received. Respond to customer invoicing queries promptly and professionally. Provide POD copies to customers when required for payment processing. Assist with general finance and ad-hoc tasks as needed. The Ideal Candidate: At least 1 year of purchase ledger experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage. Strong organisational skills with a systematic, methodical approach. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Confident communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude. Comfortable making and taking calls when liaising with suppliers and customers. Benefits: Salary: £25,000£28,000 (dependent on experience). Holidays: 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. Extras: Pension scheme, sick pay, free onsite parking, tea and coffee, and other company benefits. Application Process Stage 1: Initial 30-minute MS Teams interview. Stage 2: Onsite visit to meet the team and participate in a scenario-based interview. No further stages are anticipated, and we aim to make the process efficient. Additional Requirements: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. If youre ready to bring your skills to a thriving team, apply now to take the next step in your finance career