Accounts Assistant

RG Consultancy; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established care company based in Oldham is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role requires at least 3 years of experience in an accounts or finance position. The successful candidate will assist with daily accounting tasks, processing invoices, and maintaining financial records. The company offers 25 days holiday, flexible working hours, study support, and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Study support for AAT

Private healthcare

Blue light discount scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working within an accounts/finance role is essential.
• Experience working within the care or healthcare sector would be an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day accounting and financial transactions.
• Processing invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Reconciling bank statements and company accounts.
• Supporting month-end and year-end preparation.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Assisting with payroll preparation and expenses where needed.
• Communicating with suppliers and clients.
• Preparing reports and summaries for management.

Skills

Strong IT skills

MS Excel

SAGE

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards

Job description

RG Consultancy are working with a well-established care company based in Oldham who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their small finance team. You will work alongside another accounts assistant and report into the Finance Manager. The role will suit someone looking for an all-around accounts role and possibly a studier who is looking to expand their experience.

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Study support for AAT
• Private healthcare
• Blue light discount scheme

Role Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day accounting and financial transactions
• Processing invoices, receipts, and payments
• Reconciling bank statements and company accounts
• Supporting month-end and year-end preparation
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
• Assisting with payroll preparation and expenses where needed
• Communicating with suppliers and clients and chasing any outstanding payments
• Preparing reports and summaries for management
• Supporting the wider finance team and finance manager with ad hoc tasks as required

Person Specification

• At least 3 years working within an accounts/finance role is essential
• AAT qualification or studying towards would be an advantage but not essential
• Strong IT skills including MS Excel and SAGE would be an advantage
• Experience working within the care or healthcare sector would be an advantage but not essential