Accounts Assistant

Agility; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly and supportive working environment

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Agility is seeking an Accounts Assistant for their team in Wigan. The role involves processing invoices, bank reconciliations, and assisting with credit control. Ideal candidates have prior experience in accounts and strong attention to detail.

Offering a friendly work environment and a stable, growing business, this full-time permanent position includes free onsite parking and the chance for career development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator or similar role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing sales invoices and maintaining accurate records.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with credit control and customer account management.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Supporting month-end accounting processes.
• Handling finance related queries from suppliers and customers.
• Supporting the wider finance team with administrative duties.
• Maintaining high levels of accuracy across all financial transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant

Wigan / Ashton-in-Makerfield

£28,000 - £30,000 DOE

Are you looking for a finance role where you'll gain exposure to all areas of accounts while working within a supportive and growing business?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established company in Wigan who are looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts experience who wants to develop their career and become an integral part of a busy finance function.

The Role

Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will be involved in a variety of accounting duties, helping to ensure the smooth running of the finance department.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing sales invoices and maintaining accurate records
• Bank reconciliations
• Assisting with credit control and customer account management
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting month-end accounting processes
• Handling finance related queries from suppliers and customers
• Supporting the wider finance team with administrative duties
• Maintaining high levels of accuracy across all financial transactions

About You

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator or similar role
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Positive, proactive and willing-to-learn attitude

What's On Offer?

• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Stable and growing business
• Full-time permanent position
• Free onsite parking

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant within a company that genuinely values its employees.