Accounts Assistant

Michael Page; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks an Accounts Assistant to support the finance manager with accounts payable and receivable. The role involves managing financial records, processing invoices, and providing administrative support. Candidates should have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and an interest in AAT studies.

Benefits

Study support (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Pension

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Studying or keen to study AAT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for the Finance Team.
• Manage accounts receivable processes and bank reconciliation.
• Assist Management Accountant with finance administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadline management

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Michael Page are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of a growing, specialist business based in Eccles.

The purpose of this role is to support the finance manager with accounts payable & receivable with some additional tasks such as assisting with aspects of management accounts.

Client Details

Our client is the largest business of its kind within the UK and is continuing to grow organically whilst also acquiring new businesses.

The business offers a stable & supportive environment in which to develop your skill set and achieve your goals.

Our client always looks to promote internally and offers benefits such as study support.

Description

Accounts Assistant duties include:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Finance Team, providing exceptional service to internal colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
• Assist the Customer Services Team with Field Engineer job appointment bookings and pricing inquiries.
• Manage the 'Finance Team' inbox, ensuring timely and efficient communication handling.
• Update employee leave and sickness absence records using Bright-HR.
• Manage accounts receivable processes, including setting up customer accounts, raising sales invoices, and reconciling monthly customer statements.

• Managing the effective operation of the bank reconciliation control across current and invoice financing accounts

• Process supplier and subcontract invoices, addressing pricing queries, and conducting supplier statement reconciliations.
• Oversee office supplies ordering, reconcile the business Amazon account, and process ad-hoc cashbook/bank payments.
• Handle monthly credit card statements, employee expenses, and VAT Fuel journal calculations.
• Undertake additional finance administrative tasks and general support to the Management Accountant as required.

Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Have a proven track record in a similar role
• Be studying or keen to study AAT
• Be an excellent written and verbal communicator
• Have strong attention to detail
• Be able to work to tight deadlines

Job Offer

• A salary up to £28,500
• Study support (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)
• Pension
• Long term progression
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking