Accounts Assistant

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant for their growing Lancashire-based finance team. The role offers variety across accounts tasks, with opportunities to develop skills and gain broader exposure beyond day-to-day processing.

You will work on purchase/sales invoices, ledgers, bank reconciliations and payroll assistance, using Excel and accounting software. A collaborative team environment and proactive learning are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Accounts Assistant or in a similar role.
• Good understanding of general accounting processes.
• Confident using Excel and accounting systems.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices.
• Managing purchase and sales ledger transactions.
• Processing payments and keeping financial records up to date.
• Completing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Helping with month-end processes.
• Preparing and organising financial information.
• Using Excel and accounting systems.
• Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day tasks.
• Assisting with payroll.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Keen to learn

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Stuck doing the same accounts tasks everyday and fancy a bit more variety?

If you ve been spending most of your time doing the same finance tasks and feel ready to get involved in more, this could be worth a look.

We re working with a growing business looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team. It s a varied role where you ll get involved in different areas of accounts, build on your existing experience and continue developing your skills.

What you ll be doing

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Managing purchase and sales ledger transactions
• Processing payments and keeping financial records up to date
• Completing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Helping with month-end processes
• Preparing and organising financial information
• Using Excel and accounting systems
• Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day tasks
• Assisting with payroll

What we re looking for

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or in a similar role
• A good understanding of general accounting processes
• Confident using Excel and accounting systems
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Someone who enjoys being part of a team and is keen to learn

Sound like the change you re looking for?

If you re comfortable with the basics but would like a role where you can get involved in a bit more, we d love to hear from you.

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.