Finance Administrator in Northwich

Finance Administrator

We are looking for a highly organised and detail‑focused Finance Administrator to join our finance team within a successful and growing manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance administration experience who enjoys transactional finance work and wants to develop their skills within a supportive and fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger: Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Resolving supplier invoice queries and discrepancies.
• Preparing supplier payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining accurate records.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
• Credit Control: Monitoring customer accounts and outstanding balances.
• Chasing overdue payments by telephone and email.
• Allocating incoming payments.
• Investigating and resolving customer account queries.
• Producing aged debtor reports and escalating issues where necessary.
• Supporting the maintenance of healthy cash flow across the business.
• Assisting the Finance Assistant and Finance Manager with day‑to‑day finance activities.
• Supporting month‑end processes and account reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Assisting with audits and compliance requirements.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ad‑hoc finance projects.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in finance administration, accounts payable, purchase ledger, credit control or similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills.
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment is ideal but not necessary.
• Knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems.

Benefits

Fantastic opportunity to become part of a finance team that plays a crucial role in supporting a busy manufacturing operation. Gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities, work closely with experienced finance professionals, and develop your skills and career in a growing business.

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