Accounts Assistant

The Accountancy Recruitment Group Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accountancy Recruitment Group Ltd is working with a well-established Lancashire-based retail and e-commerce business to recruit an Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper for their Irlam site. You will report to the Finance Manager and handle day-to-day transactional accounting in a busy finance team.

This varied role covers ledgers, bank reconciliations, VAT returns and assisting with month-end processes,Cash flow monitoring and supplier payments as required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and ledgers.
• Experience with purchase and sales ledgers and VAT basics.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ledgers.
• Process and reconcile bank transactions; perform bank reconciliations.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Prioritisation & deadlines

Education

AAT qualification or in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper Irlam £28,000 - £30,000 (doe)

The Opportunity

Well-established, growing, Irlam based retail and e-commerce business are looking for an Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper to join their collaborative team as a result of continued growth and expansion.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the day to day running of the finance function. The role offers a varied remit which would suit someone with solid bookkeeping or accounts experience who enjoys working in a busy environment and is keen to develop their career within finance.

You will become an integral part of the finance team, taking responsibility for a range of transactional accounting duties while also supporting month-end processes and wider financial activities.

Your remit will include:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and ledgers
• Processing and reconciling bank transactions
• Bank reconciliations
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Preparing and sending customer invoices and statements
• Monitoring outstanding customer balances and assisting with credit control
• Processing supplier invoices and assisting with supplier statement reconciliations
• Assisting with payment runs and supplier payments
• Posting journals and maintaining the general ledger
• Assisting with month-end processes and management accounts preparation
• Supporting the Finance Manager with VAT returns and other statutory requirements
• Investigating and resolving account queries
• Assisting with cash flow monitoring and reporting
• Maintaining organised and accurate financial records
• Providing general administrative support to the finance department
• Assisting with ad-hoc finance projects as required

The ideal candidate:

We're looking for an organised and detail-focused finance professional who takes pride in producing accurate work and can manage their workload effectively.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar finance position
• A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience working with purchase ledger and/or sales ledger
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A professional approach when dealing with customers and suppliers
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• A proactive approach, with the ability to take ownership and use initiative
• AAT qualification or currently working towards AAT ideally
• Previous experience working within an SME environment

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper looking for a varied role where you can take ownership of your work and continue developing your finance career, we'd love to hear from you.