Accounts Assistant

Axon Moore; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Chorley is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to oversee transactional duties within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, be flexible, and have excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a competitive salary up to £29,000, mentorship for career growth, and benefits such as hybrid working and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Up to £29,000 starting salary

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bespoke training and development plan

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar position.
• Good IT skills, particularly in Excel.
• Positive can-do attitude and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledger.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Conduct weekly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

Accounts Assistant | £27,000- £29,000 | Chorley (Hybrid & Flexible) | 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Axon Moore is working in partnership with an exciting business based in Chorley who are searching for an experienced Accounts Assistant who is looking to take ownership of transactional duties and add value to the business. The role is varied, fast paced and offers mentorship for career development.

A generous starting salary is on offer up to £29,000 and there is scope to become involved with wider areas of the accounts team. The business also boasts a great working culture with hybrid and flexible working also on offer.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Aspects of sales and purchase ledger
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Weekly bank reconciliations
• Liaising with our sales team regarding overdue debtors and outstanding queries
• Production and distribution of sales invoices
• Posting daily cash and completing payment runs
• Processing employee expense claims and processing credit cards
• Matching and coding of purchase invoices
• General accounts administration and ad-hoc duties

Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience working in a similar position
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Adaptable and flexible
• Positive can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with ability to work independentlyclear, confident telephone manner

Benefits Include:

• Up to £29,000 starting salary DOE
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Bespoke training and development plan
• Company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please see our website at www.axonmoore.com.