Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,999.56 - £32,112.62 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL7 9AB |
| Company: | Birtenshaw |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 401 |
Summary
Job Advert
The Birtenshaw Group is looking to appoint an experience Finance Assistant to join the Finance Team within Birtenshaw's Corporate
Services.
This role offers exposure to all aspects of transactional finance, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, and cash management.
The successful candidate will work closely with the wider finance team to ensure all ledgers are accurately maintained while
supporting the effective management of working capital.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with external customers, suppliers, and colleagues across the organisation. In
addition to handling transactional activities, the role will also involve supporting the preparation and delivery of timely and
accurate financial information across daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting cycles.
The position requires excellent interpersonal and IT skills, with a strong ability to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of
accuracy and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel skills in particular will be a requirement of the role.
Agile working will be offered following a period of induction / training.
Why work for Birtenshaw?
There are clear career opportunities for advancement within a growing organisation which puts the service users at the heart of
all we do.
In addition you can expect:
* Study support, if required. Available after passing probation period
* Staff Recognition Schemes – employee of the month, refer a friend, long service plus nominations for national awards
* Staff Council – a forum in which staff from all sections of the organisation can suggest and initiate change
* Salary Protection Scheme in the event of longer-term absence from work due to illness or injury (contracted staff)
* Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24-hour advice line offering support on a range of life and work, money and family
issues and 24 hour medical support including online GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support and counselling
(contracted staff)
* Discount schemes for local and national shops and services
Closing Date: 28/05/2026 at 9am
Interviews: 05/06/2026
All employees are required to committed to implementing Birtenshaw Group policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and
general welfare of children and adults
The Birtenshaw Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all employees to
share and uphold this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this means that any potential employee is still required to
disclose what would normally be considered a “spent” conviction.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in
confidence and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed via DBS website.
All offers of employment are made subject to safeguarding / pre-employment checks including satisfactory references,
pre-employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other
pre-employment checks where applicable.
The Birtenshaw Group is looking to appoint an experience Finance Assistant to join the Finance Team within Birtenshaw's Corporate
Services.
This role offers exposure to all aspects of transactional finance, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, and cash management.
The successful candidate will work closely with the wider finance team to ensure all ledgers are accurately maintained while
supporting the effective management of working capital.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with external customers, suppliers, and colleagues across the organisation. In
addition to handling transactional activities, the role will also involve supporting the preparation and delivery of timely and
accurate financial information across daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting cycles.
The position requires excellent interpersonal and IT skills, with a strong ability to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of
accuracy and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel skills in particular will be a requirement of the role.
Agile working will be offered following a period of induction / training.
Why work for Birtenshaw?
There are clear career opportunities for advancement within a growing organisation which puts the service users at the heart of
all we do.
In addition you can expect:
* Study support, if required. Available after passing probation period
* Staff Recognition Schemes – employee of the month, refer a friend, long service plus nominations for national awards
* Staff Council – a forum in which staff from all sections of the organisation can suggest and initiate change
* Salary Protection Scheme in the event of longer-term absence from work due to illness or injury (contracted staff)
* Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24-hour advice line offering support on a range of life and work, money and family
issues and 24 hour medical support including online GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support and counselling
(contracted staff)
* Discount schemes for local and national shops and services
Closing Date: 28/05/2026 at 9am
Interviews: 05/06/2026
All employees are required to committed to implementing Birtenshaw Group policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and
general welfare of children and adults
The Birtenshaw Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all employees to
share and uphold this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this means that any potential employee is still required to
disclose what would normally be considered a “spent” conviction.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in
confidence and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed via DBS website.
All offers of employment are made subject to safeguarding / pre-employment checks including satisfactory references,
pre-employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other
pre-employment checks where applicable.