At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger cycle and support wider finance activities.
- Company: A family-owned business in Stoke-on-Trent with a collaborative finance team.
- Benefits: Salary up to £30,000 and flexible start and finish times.
- Other info: This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with an initial 3-month temporary period.
- Why this job: Join a stable business with opportunities for progression and development.
- Qualifications: Experience with Sage 50 or Sage 200 is essential.
A well-established, family-owned business based in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their collaborative and supportive finance team. Following consistent growth, the company is expanding its team and looking for a reliable and adaptable individual to support day-to-day finance operations. The company has a large and established customer base and prides itself on its collaborative and friendly culture. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity (initial 3-month temporary period with a view to becoming permanent), offering flexibility around start and finish times and the chance to join a stable business where many employees have long tenure.
The Role
Reporting into the Finance Manager. You will take ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger cycle while also supporting wider finance activities as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Using Sage 50 to process invoices
- Performing three-way matching (invoice, delivery note, purchase order)
- Allocating payments and handling remittances
- Reviewing monthly corporate credit card statements and collating receipts
- Prepare monthly payment runs
- Maintain accurate supplier records and account details
- Supplier management and building strong stakeholder relationships
- Responding to finance-related queries
- Supporting supplier invoice checks against pricing discrepancies
- Assisting with foreign currency transactions (USD, EUR, GBP), including the process of foreign invoices and allocating payments
- Maintain filing systems and supporting documents for audit purposes
- Liaising with external accountants and internal stakeholders, including reporting to the Managing Director
- Providing ad hoc support across Sales Ledger and general finance duties
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in Sage 50 or Sage 200 (essential)
- Confident using Excel
- Highly organised, conscientious, and attention to detail
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Adaptable and flexible, happy to support across different finance tasks
- Reliable, trustworthy, and a positive team player with a friendly attitude
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £30,000 per annum
- Flexible start and finish times
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- Opportunity to transition into a permanent role after 6 months
- Genuine opportunity for progression and development for the right candidate
- Exposure to a varied and dynamic workload within a growing business
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
Finance Assistant / Purchase Ledger in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Located in Stoke-on-Trent, this family-owned business offers a supportive team environment and flexible working hours. With a large customer base and a focus on employee retention, it provides genuine opportunities for career progression.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
