Finance Assistant Location : Oldham Salary: Competitive Hours : Monday to Friday office based. (8.30am to 5pm negotiable) Our client is a well-established company within the lighting industry and are recruiting for a Finance Assistant/Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their accounts team, on a full time, permanent basis. The Role As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing and reporting on a high-volume ledger across multiple companies and cost centres. This will require the timely, accurate & processing of data to the computer systems, reconciling supplier & customer documents and ensuring monthly processes are finalised to Audit requirements. Key Responsibilities Managing and reporting on a high-volume ledger across multiple companies and cost centres. Coding, batching, and processing. Daily, weekly, monthly account reconciliations. Preparing payments in line with supplier & client contractual agreements. Supplier statement reconciliation. Nominal / Chart of Account monthly reconciliations. General reconciliations to assist colleagues. Cash Book reconciliation. Accruals / Prepayments. Postings month end journals etc. Completing month end procedures in a timely and accurate manner. Providing reports internally/externally in various formats, Excel preferably. Reconciling Point of Sale payments. Preparing monthly credit card reconciliations and uploading to computer system, coding, posting. General reporting to line Manager. Cover where needed. Skills and Qualifications The ability to process data quickly & accurately. Use own initiative in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Sound knowledge of IT systems and accounting packages and Excel. Analytical thinker with a good attention to detail. Ability to work to tight deadlines. Flexible and professional approach to work. To Apply If you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.