via indeed · 19 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Senior Finance Assistant

Kings Fine Cooked Meats
Wigan Full-time
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Senior Finance Assistant

Salary: Up to £40,000

Kings Fine Cooked Meats is a well\-established meat manufacturing business based in the Town of Wigan for over 130 years.

We currently employ around 160 employees across our factory and offices, working together to provide high quality products to our customers.

We have a diverse range of customers, from the NHS and schools to leading brands such as Wagamama and Jet2\. We also work with some of the UK’s most prestigious venues and events including Royal Ascot, Wimbledon and Buckingham Palace.

As part of our commitment to social responsibility, we actively support various local charities including Wigan Youth Zone and The Brick.

Job Specification

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive finance assistant to join our accounts team. This position is to support the Finance Manager with maintaining accurate financial records, support process improvements and ensuring the smooth running of the daily finance functions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full ownership of daily and monthly bank reconciliations

  • Active cashflow monitoring and reporting

  • Processing and managing supplier payments

  • Performing detailed revenue reconciliations

  • Supporting month\-end close

  • Assisting in improving finance processes and controls

  • Calculation of monthly overriders.

  • Maintenance of fixed asset schedules and calculation of depreciation

  • Completion of ONS surveys when necessary

  • Assistance with year end audit

  • Provide cover to Sales/Purchase Ledger when required

  • Provide cover to Payroll when required
Requirements
  • AAT Qualified

  • Strong IT Skills including competence in Microsoft Office and experience using accounting software (Preferably Sage 200\)

  • Experience supporting month end processes

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Confident written and verbal communication skills, with a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service.

  • Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

  • Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures

  • Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the business, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Benefits
  • 29 days holiday.

  • Butchers Fayre Loyalty Card Scheme

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Subsidised Staff Canteen

  • Choice of free lunch sandwiches.

  • Onsite parking/Pod Points

  • Salary Extras Scheme
Pay: Up to £40,000\.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Wigan WN3 4HX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
  • Are you AAT qualified (Level 4\)?
Experience:
  • Payroll: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

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