Accounts Assistant

Axon Moore; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Chorley is seeking an ambitious Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller to support financial management while gaining exposure to management accounts duties. With a focus on debt collection, reporting KPIs, and cash allocation, candidates should have at least two years' experience in a similar role. The firm offers a hybrid working model, study support for AAT, and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave.

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

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Sage and MS Excel is desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively chase outstanding debt from customers.
• Contribute to Groups monthly management accounts preparation.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Tools

Sage

MS Excel

Job description

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

Axon Moore have partnered with 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

"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 contact Jack Moss or see our website at www.axonmoore.com ."