Accounts Assistant

RG Consultancy; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Dukinfield is looking for an experienced Accounts and Payroll Assistant to support the Finance Manager. The role involves maintaining financial records, processing payroll, and managing client relationships. This part-time position offers flexible hours and a supportive team environment. Candidates should have proven experience in accounts and payroll, with strong MS Excel skills and familiarity with XERO being advantageous.

Benefits

Flexible hours & flexible working days

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Employee bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Casual dress

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts and payroll is essential.
• Strong IT skills, particularly strong MS Excel skills.
• Experience working with XERO would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all financial recording including sales ledger and purchase ledger.
• Process invoices, payment, and expenses.
• Manage and maintain overdue accounts.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Support with month end management accounts.
• Process payroll for all weekly paid employees.
• Assist the finance manager with ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Accounts and payroll experience

Strong MS Excel skills

Client relationship management

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

XERO

Job description

Overview

RG Consultancy are working closely with a manufacturing business in Dukinfield who are looking to recruit an experienced accounts and payroll assistant to work closely with the Finance Manager working on all financial transactions on a day-to-day basis. You will join a small and friendly finance team and be an all-around support in the accounts department.

Benefits

• Part time hours, 24 or 25 hours per week
• Flexible hours & flexible working days
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Employee bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Casual dress

Responsibilities

• Maintain all financial recording including sales ledger and purchase ledger
• Accounts payable - process invoices, payment and expenses
• Manage and maintain overdue accounts, maintaining and building strong relationships with clients and suppliers
• Bank reconciliations
• Support with month end management accounts when required
• Process payroll for all weekly paid employees
• Any additional ad hoc and accounts admin tasks as required to assist the finance manager on a daily basis

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts and payroll is essential
• An AAT qualification would be an advantage but not essential
• Strong IT skills, particularly strong MS Excel skills
• Experience working with XERO would be an advantage for this role