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Accounts Assistant

Axon Moore

Chorley

Hybrid

GBP 26,000 - 28,000

Full time

16 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team in Chorley. This role offers a fantastic working culture and opportunities for progression, allowing you to develop your skills in management accounts. You'll be responsible for managing outstanding debts, preparing invoices, and contributing to monthly financial reports. With a supportive environment that values growth, this position is perfect for someone eager to advance their career while enjoying hybrid working arrangements. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

AAT study support
Hybrid working 3:2
25 days' annual leave
Company pension
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Employee discounts
Volunteering schemes
Loyalty rewards
Medical schemes
Mental health support

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years' experience in a similar accounting role.
  • Proficient in Sage and MS Excel with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Chasing outstanding debt and raising credit requests.
  • Preparing monthly invoices and assisting with management accounts.
  • Contributing to financial reporting and analysis of KPIs.

Skills

Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Team player

Education

AAT qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Sage
Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant | £26,000 - £28,000 + Study | Chorley + Hybrid | Fantastic working culture | Progression opportunities

Axon Moore have partnered with a rapidly-growing business in Chorley in their search for an ambitious Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller who is keen to progress over time and gain exposure to management accounts duties.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Proactively chasing outstanding debt from customers
  • Raising credit requests
  • Analysis of total balance movements and ageing debtors
  • Cash allocation
  • Analysis and reporting of KPIs, i.e. aged debt, debtor days, etc
  • Monthly invoice preparation
  • Query resolution
  • Contribute to Groups monthly management accounts preparation
  • Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support the production of monthly finance packs
  • Project involvement
  • Ad-hoc duties

Required Skills and Experience:

  • At least two years' experience in a similar role
  • Experience of using Sage and MS Excel desired
  • Boast a tenacious, problem-solving attitude
  • Enthusiastic team player with a positive, hard-working approach
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Well organised and self-motivated with an ability to prioritise and manage own time efficiently and effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Adaptable and flexible nature

Benefits:

  • AAT study support and progression pathways
  • Hybrid working 3:2
  • 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + birthday
  • Company pension
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Discounts
  • Volunteering schemes
  • Loyalty rewards
  • Medical schemes and mental health support
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