Northern Healthcare
Finance Assistant - 12 Month MAT Cover
🇬🇧Manchester, England, United Kingdom25 days ago
From £30,000EntryFull Time
📍 Eccles (Head Office)
💰 Up to £30,000 per annum dependent upon experience
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Finance Assistant to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a busy finance function, taking ownership of accounts payable while gaining exposure to wider finance operations.
Reporting to the Transactional Finance Manager, you’ll work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers, helping to ensure smooth financial processes and contributing to continuous improvements across the department.
If you enjoy variety, responsibility and building strong working relationships, this role offers plenty of scope to develop your skills and grow your accounting knowledge — with study support available.
You’ll be at the heart of our finance operations, with responsibilities including:
Processing and validating supplier invoices and credit notes
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
Managing supplier accounts and acting as the main point of contact
Preparing and processing payment runs, including remittances
Posting daily bank transactions and reconciling accounts
Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments
Producing accurate financial reports for purchase ledger and cash management
Maintaining supplier records and carrying out compliance checks
Managing petty cash, expenses, and company cards
Assisting with audits and year-end processes
Contributing to process improvements and finance projects
This is a varied role where no two days are the same — perfect for someone who enjoys both routine and problem-solving.
At least 2 years’ experience in a finance role
Experience with accounts payable, reconciliations, and allocations
Studying towards (or completed) AAT Level 2 or equivalent
Experience with accounting systems (Sage experience is a bonus)
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Excellent organisation and time management
High attention to detail and accuracy
Confident communicator with a professional approach
Proactive mindset with the ability to use initiative
Trustworthy, discreet, and able to work independently
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Opportunity to take ownership of key finance processes
Exposure to a wide range of accounting activities
Study support available to help you progress
A supportive team environment where your ideas matter
A role that offers both challenge and development
