At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial transactions and ensure compliance in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Join Gray Healthcare, a leading organisation at Alderley Park.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, health plan, free parking, and professional development.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a friendly office culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: AAT Level 3 or equivalent, with experience in finance roles.
Location: Alderley Park, Macclesfield
Pay: £25,000 – £28,000
Gray Healthcare is recruiting a Finance Assistant to support our Finance Team at our head office in Alderley Park. This role focuses on ensuring financial transactions are processed in a timely, compliant, and auditable way, supporting audit readiness, maintaining clear records, and contributing to financial control and oversight.
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable and receivable activities accurately and on time.
- Manage supplier invoices, staff expenses, and payment requests.
- Monitor outstanding balances and support credit control activity.
- Complete bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Assist with month-end processes including journals and reconciliations.
- Assist with management accounts and reporting schedules.
- Maintain accurate records with a clear audit trail.
- Support cash flow monitoring and prepaid card activity.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- AAT Level 3 qualified or working towards (or equivalent).
- Experience in a finance or accounts assistant role.
- Knowledge of accounts payable, receivable, and reconciliations.
- Experience using accounting systems (e.g. NetSuite or similar).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Confident communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
- Competent in Microsoft Excel and Office.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles.
Success Metrics
- Financial data is accurate, complete, and processed on time.
- Strong audit trails and clear evidence of financial control.
- Discrepancies identified early and resolved quickly.
- Financial processes run efficiently and support decision-making.
- Clear contribution to governance, compliance, and audit readiness.
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (office-based).
Training & Development
Fully supported induction, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to develop within the Finance function.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Westfield Health Plan & rewards
- Free parking
- Company pension
- Professional development
- Blue Light Card
Additional Information
Right to work in the UK required. Enhanced DBS may be required.
Finance Assistant in Macclesfield employer: Gray Healthcare Limited
Gray Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Fulwood, Preston. With competitive pay, fully paid training, and a commitment to employee development, we prioritise the growth and wellbeing of our staff. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we support while enjoying generous benefits and a positive team culture.
