Accounts Assistant

Gap Personnel; Bispham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant based in Bispham. The role offers a salary of £30,000-£35,000 and responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling statements, and assisting with VAT returns. Candidates should have prior experience in a financial role and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. This is a full-time position with standard working hours of 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Benefits include holiday entitlement and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 Days holiday + Bank holidays

Onsite Parking

Pension Contribution

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounts.
• Basic accounting principles understanding.
• Ability to manage time and organize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and posting of transactions.
• Maintain financial records and ledgers.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with VAT returns.
• Prepare payment runs and manage petty cash.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role

Good understanding of basic accounting principles

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage)

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good organizational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Job description

Overview

We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a great team based in Bispham. This role is an easy commute for people based in Fleetwood, Cleveleys, Layton, Blackpool, South Shore, Poulton Le-Fylde and Hambleton.

Salary

Accounts Assistant Salary: £30,000- £35,000

Hours

Accounts Assistant Hours: 9am-5pm (Monday-Friday)

Benefits

• 27 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Onsite Parking
• Pension Contribution
• Proffessional development opportunities

Roles and responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with bank reconciliations and posting of bank transactions
• Maintain and update financial records and ledgers
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with VAT returns.
• Prepare payment runs and manage petty cash

Core competencies

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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