Accounts Assistant

Quantuma; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA

25 days holiday plus Celebration Day

Job summary

K3 Advisory Group is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Group Finance Department in Bolton. You will support data import, reconciliations, invoicing and month-end activities, while helping with KPI reporting and financial analysis.

You will pursue a professional qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA), develop Excel capabilities and build relationships across the wider business. A strong attention to detail and Deadline-driven approach are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at a good level.
• Interest in accountancy, finance and business.
• Willingness to pursue a professional qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Importing and reconciling data into the finance system.
• Raising sales invoices and posting journals.
• Supporting month-end processes and balance sheet prep.
• Producing KPI reports and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Liaising with central finance functions and stakeholders.
• Developing Excel skills and improving processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Able to work to deadlines

Strong communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has become available within the Group Finance Department at K3 Advisory Group, an ambitious and growing Private Equity backed Advisory & Professional Services group. Reporting to the Business Sales division Finance Manager, you will be part of the Group Finance Department and be significantly involved in the finances of the divisions of the group.

K3 Advisory Group is highly acquisitive and has ambitious growth plans, creating the perfect career path for the appropriate candidate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Importing and reconciling data from supporting systems into the finance system
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Raising sales invoices
• Supporting transactional finance activities and maintaining accurate financial records
• Posting journals and supporting month-end processes
• Assisting with monthly balance sheet preparation and reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving queries and issues within the finance system
• Liaising with central finance functions, including AP and AR
• Building effective working relationships with stakeholders across the wider business
• Producing ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
• Assisting with the production of weekly and monthly KPI reports
• Supporting the Management Accountant and Finance Manager with month-end, reporting and ad hoc finance projects
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and the efficiency of the finance function

Requirements

• An excellent standard of general education, including GCSE Maths and English
• A strong interest in accountancy, finance and business
• A desire to pursue a professional accountancy qualification
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and an appetite to develop these further
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to take ownership and ask questions
• The ability to work effectively to deadlines and manage competing priorities
• A positive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across the wider business
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues
• Curiosity and a desire to understand not just what the numbers are, but why they are changing

What We Offer

Here at K3 Advisory Group we offer superb opportunities for career progression and personal development. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package we offer full study support towards professional qualifications (AAT / ACCA / CIMA), generous holiday entitlement (25 days + Celebration Day) and regular staff incentives and team nights out.