Finance Assistant - Cost Control

Finance Assistant – Cost Control

Salary: £27,000 | Runcorn, Cheshire | Permanent | Monday to Friday (40hrs per week) | Office-based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant – Cost Control to join a growing finance team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Administration or a similar transactional finance role who is looking for a stable long-term career.

Working closely with the Lead Cost Controller, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the finance function, with responsibility for processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts, investigating discrepancies and supporting payment processes.

As the finance function continues to develop, this is a varied role offering the opportunity to broaden your experience and gain exposure to cost control, subcontractor administration and wider finance processes.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Processing a high volume of cost of sales, agency and supplier invoices, ensuring these are accurate and processed within agreed timescales.

Completing 3-way matching between purchase orders, goods received notes and invoices.

Managing the Accounts Department inbox and responding to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.

Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigating and resolving discrepancies.

Assisting with the investigation and resolution of aged items on the GRNI report.

Processing monthly credit card reconciliations and staff expense claims.

Supporting the Lead Cost Controller with information and validation for weekly BACS payment runs.

Assisting with the accurate filing and tracking of subcontractor documentation, including administrative support relating to CIS and retention tracking.

Supporting data cleansing and general finance administration as part of ongoing systems and ERP development.

Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring processes are completed in line with company procedures.

Providing general support to the wider finance team as required.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable and detail-focused, with a genuine interest in a long-term stable career.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience within an accounts/finance or administrative role.

AAT part-qualified or currently studying would be advantageous.

A good understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.

An understanding of invoice processing.

Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial information.

Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.

Good communication skills, with the confidence to deal with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.

A proactive approach and the confidence to investigate queries, identify discrepancies and find solutions.

What's on Offer?

£27,000 salary

Permanent position

Monday to Friday (40 hrs per week)

Fully office-based (Runcorn, Cheshire)

A varied role within an evolving finance function

The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Lead Cost Controller and develop your finance skills