Our client is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. The role is paying £28k - £32k, 25 days holiday and a hybrid working model of 2 days in the Chorley-based offices and 3 days working from home. Study support will be offered if required. 
THE ROLE

The role will support the Finance Director and the Accountant and the successful candidate will deal with an array of transactional finance duties. 
Key Responsibilities:
*Assist with the monthly/quarterly/annual close accounting activities, journal entry preparation and bank reconciliations
*Accruals and prepayments, rebates calculation and assisting with the fixed asset process
*Posting and reconciliation of payroll
*Assisting with the lease accounting
*Preparation and submission of VAT returns
*Account reconciliation process using Blackline
*Analysis and resolution of intercompany differences between trading partners
*Keep process documentation up to date
*Assist with internal and external audit processes
THE PERSON
You will have experience of working within a finance team within a varied role. This role is all about the experience you can offer and the client will consider an AAT/ACCA/CIMA studier or someone that is qualified by experience. This role is a permanent position and only experienced finance professionals that are currently commuteable to Chorley will be considered. You will be IT literate with good Excel and Microsoft office skills and knowledge of SAP would be advantageous but is by no means essential.
*Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.