Accounts Assistant

Hays; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Rossendale seeks an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The role involves processing invoices, managing credit control for significant revenue, and conducting bank reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have a strong finance background and excellent organizational skills. Join a supportive environment with professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Monday-Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-15:00

Summer conference and charity events throughout the year

Beautiful, new modern offices

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance position is essential.
• Strong understanding of invoicing, credit control, and reconciliations.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Process over 150 invoices per month.
• Manage application and certification invoicing.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Invoicing

Credit Control

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Education

Relevant experience in finance or accounts assistant role

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Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and fast-paced organisation based in Rossendale. The organisation has gone through rapid growth, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a finance team that plays a crucial role in the company's continued success.
Your new role
As an Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for a wide range of finance duties.

• Your day-to-day tasks will include processing over 150 invoices per month, covering both service and retail invoicing.
• You will also manage application and certification invoicing, supporting a monthly turnover of £1-2 million, particularly as a new system is integrated.
• You'll play a key role in credit control for a £27 million turnover, with responsibilities including twice-daily credit control checks, managing over 200 accounts weekly, maintaining aged debtor records with detailed notes, and overseeing the stop list.
• Additional duties include daily and monthly bank reconciliations, supporting the purchase ledger with invoice inputting on a weekly and monthly basis, and reconciling company credit cards.

What you'll need to succeed

• To succeed in this role, you should have previous experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant position.
• A strong understanding of invoicing, credit control, and reconciliations is essential.
• You'll need to be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working with high volumes of data.
• Experience with accounting systems and a proactive approach to problem-solving will be key to your success.

What you'll get in return

• Monday-Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-15:00
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Summer conference and charity events throughout the year
• Beautiful, new modern offices

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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