Accounts Assistant

Jobwise Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers a competitive salary and an array of fantastic benefits, including generous holiday allowances, wellness days, and flexitime. You will be responsible for managing ledgers, processing invoices, and assisting with credit control, all while working in a supportive environment that values employee wellbeing. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career!

Benefits

22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

2 wellness days

Day off for charity work

Flexitime

Free parking

Free fitness coaching

Onsite gym

Health and wellness workshops

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant is essential.
• Proficient in using Excel and finance software, ideally SAGE 200.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring supplier records are accurate.
• Post daily cash and BACS receipts into the SAGE 200 system.

Skills

Accounts Assistant experience

Excel proficiency

SAGE 200 experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

SAGE 200

Excel

Job description

Do you have recent experience as an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant and youre looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work for an organisation that offers fantastic benefits and takes care of its staff and has an amazing working environment? If so, this role is just for you. As well as a salary of 24,600, they offer fantastic benefits including 22 days holiday plus bank holidays per year plus 2 extra days a year as wellbeing days, a days paid leave for charity work, flexitime, regular social events, free fitness coaching with an onsite gym, health and wellness workshops, and excellent career prospects.

What will you be doing as an Accounts Assistant?
Working alongside the Finance manager, you will carry out a varied accounts role. Duties will include:

• Managing and processing the purchase ledger and sales ledger and ensuring all supplier records are up to date
• Posting and allocating daily cash and BACS receipts into SAGE 200 system
• Invoicing customers
• Assisting with Credit Control
• Production of Monthly Statements for customers
• Month end supplier statement reconciliations, identifying errors and omissions
• Dealing with supplier enquiries regarding invoice queries
• Preparing payment runs (BACS, CHAPS) and ensuring approvals are in place
• Liaising with Sales Department resolving queries and assistance where necessary
• Carrying out credit checks

What skills and experience will you need as an Accounts Assistant?

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role
• Comfortable using Excel and some form of finance package, ideally Sage 200
• Flexible team player with excellent communication skills
• Organized with an excellent eye for detail

What is in it for you as an Accounts Assistant?

• A salary of 24,600
• 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with long service
• 2 wellness days – extra holidays you can take at short notice!
• A day off to help a charity of your choice
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Free fitness coach and onsite gym including weekly yoga sessions
• Health and happiness promotions for staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Great social events
• Excellent career prospects

To Apply
If this sounds like an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role you will LOVE, please send your CV today!

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