Finance Assistant in Widnes

Finance Assistant in Widnes

Widnes Temporary 13.7 - 13.7 £ / hour (est.) Home office (partial)
People Solutions Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage finance tasks, support payroll, and maintain purchasing records in a dynamic team.
  • Company: Join a well-established client in a friendly distribution centre environment.
  • Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, weekly pay, and ongoing training in a modern office.
  • Other info: Immediate start available for a fixed-term maternity cover until January.
  • Why this job: Kickstart your finance career with valuable experience and a supportive team.
  • Qualifications: Experience in finance or administration roles is preferred.

The predicted salary is between 13.7 - 13.7 £ per hour.

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Finance Administrator to join our well-established client based in Widnes on a fixed-term maternity cover contract until 31st January. This is a fantastic opportunity offering Monday to Friday working, hybrid working (four days office based and one day working from home), an immediate start, and the chance to join a supportive finance team within a busy distribution centre environment.

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Assistant, Finance Coordinator, Office Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Purchase Ledger Administrator, or Accounts Payable Administrator.

  • Shifts: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, Four days office based / One day working from home, Hours worked between 08:00 - 17:00, Friday: 7.5-hour working day
  • Rates of Pay: £13.70 per hour
  • Contract: Immediate start available, Fixed-term maternity cover until 31st January
  • Benefits: Weekly pay, Monday to Friday working, Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home), Immediate start available, Friendly and supportive working environment, Modern office facilities, Valuable experience within a leading distribution centre, Ongoing training and support throughout your assignment

Day-to-Day Duties:

  • Raising, receipting, and maintaining Purchase Orders in line with company purchasing procedures
  • Processing Procurement Card transactions and maintaining purchasing records and logs
  • Ordering products and allocating stock where required
  • Maintaining the Time and Attendance system accurately
  • Preparing and submitting payroll information within agreed deadlines
  • Maintaining holiday records and producing absence reports
  • Collating payroll hours and agency hours for payroll and purchasing purposes
  • Providing holiday and sickness cover for the Assistant Finance Manager
  • Sorting and distributing incoming post
  • Providing reception cover and supporting other Finance Administrators when required
  • Assisting with general administration, including pool car administration and minute taking
  • Dealing with supplier queries professionally and efficiently
  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
  • Producing financial and operational information for the management team
  • Supporting period-end processes, weekly reporting, and planning activities
  • Ensuring all company financial policies and purchasing procedures are adhered to at all times

Finance Assistant in Widnes employer: People Solutions Group

Join a reputable manufacturing and logistics operation in Wolverhampton, where you will benefit from excellent pay rates, ongoing training, and genuine opportunities for career progression. Our supportive team environment fosters collaboration and growth, ensuring that every Warehouse Operative feels valued and empowered to succeed. With modern facilities, free on-site parking, and a Monday to Friday working pattern, this role offers a perfect balance of work and life.

People Solutions Group

Contact Details:

People Solutions Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Finance Assistant in Widnes

Purchase Order Management
Procurement Card Processing
Time and Attendance System Maintenance
Payroll Information Preparation
Holiday Record Maintenance
Absence Reporting
Supplier Query Resolution