Accounts Assistant

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is seeking an experienced and organised Accounts & Operations Assistant to join our Finance team. This varied role blends accounting tasks with day-to-day operational and office support.

Working with the Group Accountant, you will prepare month-end journals, assist with payroll, analyse data in Excel, manage supplier invoices and tenant recharges, and help maintain office facilities and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance environment with attention to detail.
• Strong eye for detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar accounting system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support financial reporting and Excel data analysis.
• Process petty cash and assist with audit requirements.
• Check daily and monthly sales data and prepare tenant recharges.
• Support payroll administration, including timesheets, absences and missed clockings.
• Review import invoices, Bills of Lading and customs documentation.
• Manage office supplies, consumables and shared inboxes.
• Support office facilities and coordinating fire safety procedures.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Accrual accounting

Confidential information handling

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Excel (VLOOKUPs & Pivot Tables)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and organised Accounts & Operations Assistant to join our Finance team. This is a varied role combining accounting responsibilities with day-to-day operational and office support.

The Role

Working closely with the Group Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and posting month-end journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Supporting financial reporting and Excel data analysis.
• Processing petty cash and assisting with audit requirements.
• Checking daily and monthly sales data and preparing tenant recharges.
• Supporting payroll administration, including timesheets, absences and missed clockings.
• Reviewing import invoices, Bills of Lading and customs documentation.
• Managing office supplies, consumables and shared inboxes.
• Supporting office facilities and coordinating fire safety procedures.

About You

You will have previous experience within an accounts or finance environment, with a strong eye for detail and excellent organisational skills.

You should have:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar accounting system.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accrual accounting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues, tenants and external partners.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a varied finance and operations role with responsibility across a broad range of areas.

Disclaimer

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.