Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Are you an organised, detail‑driven finance professional with strong experience in financial systems and an excellent eye for accuracy? We are looking for a proactive Finance Assistant to join our Corporate Finance Team, supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy finance environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in delivering a professional, high‑quality service.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Purchase Ledger
* Monitoring purchase orders, posting invoices and payments into SAP accurately and on time.
* Identify and correctly treat sub-contractor invoices in line with CIS and relevant tax rules.
* Validate VAT treatment in accordance with HMRC requirements.
* Ensure accurate three‑way matching of POs, goods receipts, and invoices, resolving discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams.
* Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations, requesting and processing outstanding invoices within agreed terms.
Accounts Receivable
* Raising sales ledger invoices into SAP, ensuring correct tax compliance.
Cash Management
* Manage the petty cash float, issue petty cash to authorised colleagues, maintain correct levels, and ensure accurate accounting.
* Monitoring and posting relevant journals for Business credit cards.
Supplier & Customer Support
* Act as a first point of contact for internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers, resolving queries promptly and professionally.
* Set up new supplier and customer accounts in SAP, completing necessary checks to safeguard against fraud.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings technical knowledge, strong attention to detail, and a helpful, team‑focused approach.
You will have:
* Strong working knowledge of financial accounting systems (SAP experience desirable).
* Excellent practical skills in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
* Understanding of VAT, HMRC tax rules, and CIS regulations, with proven experience applying them in practice.
* Good understanding of double‑entry bookkeeping and core accounting processes.
* Strong ability to follow precise instructions accurately.
* A commitment to accurate document retention and audit readiness.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Confidence in reconciling large volumes of data and identifying errors.
* Persistence and thoroughness in resolving supplier queries.
* Ability to manage and prioritise workloads in a busy environment.
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and working on your own initiative.
* A collaborative mindset and commitment to being part of a supportive, high-performing finance team.
The SHG “Be You” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG’s Values. We’re always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.
This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions.
We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People & OD Team on.
Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply directly through our careers page.
We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.
Closing date: 20th April 2026
Interview date: 30th April 2026