Accounts assistant

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a growing finance team. The role offers scope to develop skills within a busy, professional environment.

You will assist with day-to-day finance tasks, process invoices, manage ledger activities and support month-end reporting, using Excel and accounting systems to ensure accurate records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of general accounting and finance processes.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day finance and accounts activities.
• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately.
• Assist with purchase and sales ledger activities.
• Process payments and update financial records.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end processes and general finance administration.
• Maintain accurate financial records and timely data entry.
• Assist with preparation and organisation of financial information.
• Use accounting systems and Excel to process, analyse and maintain financial data.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team.

Skills

Accounts experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a growing and supportive finance team as an Accounts Assistant. This is a varied role ideal for someone with previous finance or accounts experience who is looking to develop their skills within a busy and professional environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assisting with day-to-day finance and accounts activities.
• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Assisting with purchase and sales ledger activities.
• Processing payments and updating financial records.
• Completing bank reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies.
• Supporting with month-end processes and general finance administration.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring information is entered in a timely manner.
• Assisting with the preparation and organisation of financial information.
• Using accounting systems and Excel to process, analyse and maintain financial data.
• Providing general support to the wider finance and accounts team.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role.
• A good understanding of general accounting and finance processes.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A positive and professional approach with a willingness to learn and develop.