Accounts Assistant

Hays; Darwen; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A small retail organization in Darwen is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team. The role involves a rounded finance function, including managing ledgers and payroll, with a competitive salary up to £30,000. The company offers flexibility for part or full-time work, a supportive team environment, and various benefits including 28 days annual leave.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role is essential.
• Proficiency in finance systems and Excel is required.
• A can-do attitude is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Managing Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, and Payroll.
• Processing invoices and payment runs.
• Collaborating with a finance team of 8.

Skills

Proactive

Hard-working

Competency with Excel

Education

Experience as an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant

Tools

Sage

Job description

This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Your new company
I am currently working with a small retail organisation based in Darwen, who are actively recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant to join the team. For the perfect candidate, there can be flexibility with part or full-time. The company has excellent values and a great retention of staff. They are looking forward to welcoming the newest member of the team.
Your new role

• Working in a rounded Finance role including elements of Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Payroll.
• Processing invoices, statement reconciliations and payment runs.
• Payroll for a small number of employees: end to end, including processing pay and regular reports producing.
• Manage stock and ordering processes.
• Managing utilities and making amendments where necessary.
• Collaborating with a team of 8 people to ensure all elements of day-to-day finance are completed.
• All general administration work as and when required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or a similar role.
• Proactive and hard-working with a can-do attitude.
• Proficiency working on finance systems, Sage experience is desirable but not essential.
• Competency with Excel.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary up to £30,000.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Join a supportive and friendly team.
• Free on-site parking.
• Pension and annual leave.
• Full or part-time available - can be flexible depending on the candidate.

What you need to do now
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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