Role Profile

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into a career in finance. Working within the Burnley and Barrowford Finance team, the role will support day-to-day transactional finance activities across purchase ledger, sales ledger, and cash.

The role will provide exposure to a manufacturing environment, with opportunities to develop knowledge and responsibility over time.

Full support will be provided to study towards an AAT qualification alongside gaining practical experience within the role.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Process, check and post purchase ledger invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Assist with supplier payment runs and respond to supplier queries
Maintain supplier accounts, including statement reconciliations
Post and allocate cash receipts and supplier payments
Support the maintenance of daily and weekly cashbook records
Raise and issue customer invoices
Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions in line with company policy
Support the month-end close process with the wider finance team.
Assist with administration of timesheets.
Assist in maintaining the fixed asset register, including additions and updates
Provide support with cost tracking and basic variance analysis, helping to identify differences between actual and expected costs
Provide general administrative and clerical support to the Finance team as required

Person Specification

Keen to begin a career in finance and accounting
Educated to a good standard, particularly in Maths and English
Strong Excel and general IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office applications
Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
Well organised, with the ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive and team-oriented approach
Comfortable working with numbers and interested in developing an understanding of accounting principles and processes
Interested in working within a manufacturing environment and developing knowledge of operational finance and cost accounting
Motivated to study towards an AAT qualification with company support
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive, team-oriented approach
Basic understanding of accounting principles, with a natural affinity for working with numbers
Proactive and willing to learn, with an interest in developing within a manufacturing environment

What We Offer

Full support towards an AAT qualification
Practical experience within a manufacturing finance environment
Mentoring and development within the Finance team

Pursuit Aerospace

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