Finance Administrator

Finance & Administration Assistant

Location: Chorley

Salary: Competitive hourly rate

Job Type: Long-term Temporary (with potential to become permanent)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 4:45pm

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

The Company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected specialist engineering and calibration business with a strong reputation for quality, customer service, and technical expertise. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Finance & Administration Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team on a long-term temporary basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Accounts Manager,

this is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance, accounts administration, or bookkeeping experience who enjoys working in a varied role with both financial and customer-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Processing sales and purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently

Using Sage to update financial records and produce reports

Taking card payments from customers over the phone and occasionally face-to-face

Handling customer payment enquiries professionally

Performing credit control activities and chasing outstanding payments

Setting up new customer accounts and maintaining accurate records

Assisting with account reconciliations and general finance administration

Supporting the accounts and administration team with day-to-day duties

Managing incoming calls and providing excellent customer service

Carrying out other general accounts and administrative duties as required

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience in an accounts, finance administration, or bookkeeping role

Experience using Sage accounting software

Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control processes

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Confident communication skills with a professional telephone manner

Experience handling customer payments securely

Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office

A positive, team-oriented approach with the ability to work independently when required

What's On Offer?

Immediate start available

Monday to Friday working hours (8:15am - 4:45pm)

Long-term temporary opportunity

Potential for a permanent position

Friendly and supportive working environment

Varied role combining finance, administration and customer service responsibilities

Opportunity to join a stable and growing businessIf you're an organised and proactive Finance & Administration professional looking for an immediate start and a long-term opportunity within a successful local business, we'd love to hear from you.

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