Senior Finance Assistant
Forrest Recruitment · Wigan, North West
Senior Finance Assistant at Forrest Recruitment, based in Wigan, North West. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Wigan, North West
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 19 hours ago
- Closes
- 31 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Payroll
Reference https://www.forrest-recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=247352
About the role
Senior Finance Assistant – Wigan – Permanent – Up to £40,000 per annum
Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Finance Assistant to join their established finance team based in Wigan. You will be joining a successful and long-established manufacturing business and will play an integral role in supporting the Finance Manager, maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Full ownership of daily and monthly bank reconciliations
- Monitoring cashflow and producing regular reports
- Processing supplier payments accurately and on time
- Completing detailed revenue reconciliations
- Assisting with month-end processes and financial reporting
- Supporting improvements to finance processes and internal controls
- Calculating monthly overriders
- Maintaining fixed asset schedules and calculating depreciation
- Completing ONS surveys as required
- Assisting with the year-end audit process
- Providing cover for Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Payroll when required
About You:
They are looking for someone who is AAT Level 4 qualified and has experience in a similar finance/accounts role. The right candidate will ideally have knowledge of Sage 200 and an understanding of payroll processes.
Hours of work:
Monday – Friday, Full Time
Benefits: 29 days holiday / Company pension scheme / Subsidised staff canteen / Free lunch sandwiches / On-site parking with EV charging points / Employee discounts and salary extras scheme
For more information regarding the above role, please call Leanne or Rhiannon on [phone removed] or forward your CV to [email removed] for consideration.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.
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Reference: https://www.forrest-recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=247352 · Posted 19 hours ago · Closes 31 Aug 2026 · Listed via Forrest Recruitment
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