Role Profile An excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in finance. This is a development-focused role within the Burnley and Barrowford Finance team, supporting day-to-day transactional activities across purchase ledger, sales ledger, and cash. The role will provide exposure to a manufacturing environment, including labour reporting and cost analysis, with opportunities for progression. 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 and assist with sales reporting Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions in line with company policy Support the month-end close process, including: Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations Assisting with the preparation of accruals and prepayments Performing general ledger checks and housekeeping Assist with payroll inputs, including timesheet processing and validation Support the preparation of labour reporting to provide visibility of operational performance 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 Part-qualified, recent graduate, or currently studying towards a recognised accounting qualification, with a desire to build a career in finance Some prior experience in an office or finance environment is beneficial, but not essential Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas and basic data analysis Good systems aptitude, with the ability to quickly learn new finance and ERP systems High level of accuracy and attention to detail Well organised, with the ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines 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