Accounts Assistant

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Manchester is looking for an Accounts Assistant to provide essential support to the finance team. Key responsibilities include updating supplier data, assisting with accounts payable, and monitoring credit control. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, 2 years of Purchase/Sales ledger experience, and proficiency in SAGE 50/200. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including holidays and a company pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Access to on-demand GP appointments

Employee Engagement Hub with discounts

Company Pension

Death in service benefit

Referral programme

Birthday prize wheel

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in Purchase/Sales ledger required.
• General Accounts Experience.
• 2 years experience with SAGE 50/200 required.

Responsibilities

• Update Supplier data in the CRM system.
• Assist in accounts payable and invoice processing.
• Support Credit Control and monitor outstanding balances.
• Manage the Accounts Inbox for timely responses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Cash allocation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

AAT Intermediate Level

Tools

SAGE 50

SAGE 200

Job description

We’re looking for Accounts Assistants for one of our clients based just outside of Manchester City Centre. The business are well established and a true market leader – They offer a comprehensive range of products and services. As an Accounts Assistant you will be able to provide essential support to the finance team, in ensuring a smooth day-to-day operation across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Credit Control.

Accounts Assistant – The Job

• Updating of Supplier data onto the companies CRM system.
• Assisting in accounts payable, including supplier setup, processing invoices; to include Purchase Order matching, inputting invoices on to Sage 200, resolving customer queries and the taking of credit card payments
• Assist, when required, with Credit Control, to include monitoring outstanding balances, following up with customers on overdue payments, and maintaining accurate debtor records.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Accounts Inbox to ensure that all entries are dealt with in a timely manner or re-directed to the relevant individual(s) in the business best suited to deal with the enquiry.

Accounts Assistant – The Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude to ensure financial processes are executed accurately
• Possess the ability to properly allocate / un-allocate cash using customer remittances / communications.
• The ability to work quickly and efficiently whilst under pressure to ensure all invoices are correctly inputted onto Sage 20
• Desire to learn and develop within a finance team with the ability to multi-task when necessary
• Possess excellent communication skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Possess strong organisational skills and have with the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Able to demonstrate good time-management
• Purchase / Sales ledger : 2 years (required)
• General Accounts Experience
• SAGE 50 / 200 : 2 years (required)
• AAT Intermediate Level (desirable)

Accounts Assistant – The Package

• 28-30k
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service (3 to be saved for Christmas Shut Down)
• Access to on demand GP appointments and counselling sessions, for all members of your household
• Employee Engagement Hub with access to discounts at over 100 top retailers and hospitality venues
• Company Pension
• Death in service benefit, with access to bereavement counselling
• Referral programme
• Spin a wheel on your birthday to win a range of prizes
• Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

If you are interested in the job role please submit your application

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. 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. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements