Accounts Assistant

Get Recruited Ltd; Middleton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Accounts Assistant in Middleton, Manchester, to join a supportive finance team. The role involves managing Sales Ledger, handling Credit Control, and providing finance administration support. The ideal candidate has experience in similar finance roles and is confident with Sage and MS Excel. Competitive salary between £26,000 to £28,000 plus benefits included.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Study support

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of Sales Ledger and Credit Control.
• Confident using Sage and competent with MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the Sales Ledger.
• Manage outstanding debt through Credit Control.
• Provide weekly reports on the ledger.

Skills

Sales Ledger

Credit Control

Sage

MS Excel

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Sage

MS Excel

Job description

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER

£26,000 TO £28,000 + PRIVATE HEALTH + STUDY SUPPORT

THE OPPORTUNITY:
We're recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and growing business based in Middleton. With continued expansion, they're now seeking an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to take ownership of key areas of the finance function, with a strong focus on Sales Ledger, Credit Control and CIS, whilst providing ad-hoc support across Purchase Ledger.

The role is well suited to a confident individual who's eager to develop their skills, grow within the business, and work as part of a positive and supportive team environment. An excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to develop within finance.

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be joining the team as an Accounts Assistant where you'll receive one on one mentoring to quickly develop your career within the accounts team
• Take full responsibility for the Sales Ledger, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely allocation of payments
• Carry out Credit Control, managing outstanding debt and improving cash collection
• Provide weekly reports on the ledger to support cashflow forecasting
• Process and reconcile CIS payments
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure correct billing
• Handle customer and supplier queries promptly and professionally
• Support with Purchase Ledger activities on an ad-hoc basis
• Complete bank reconciliations and general finance administration tasks
• Use Sage and MS Excel daily for reporting and reconciliations

THE PERSON:

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role, such as; Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or similar.
• Good undertaking of Sales Ledger and Credit Control
• Good understanding of Purchase Ledger processes
• Confident using Sage and competent with MS Excel
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to liaise across departments
• A proactive, positive attitude with the drive to learn and progress

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant position via the advert for immediate consideration

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