Accounts Assistant

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd in Oldham is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a friendly finance team. This varied role will involve handling invoices, ledgers, month-end tasks and payroll support, building on your existing accounting experience.

You will use Excel and accounting software daily, work with the wider team on day-to-day tasks, and develop your skills in a supportive environment. The role is full-time and office-based in the Greater Manchester area.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or in a similar role.
• Good understanding of general accounting processes.
• Confident using Excel and accounting systems.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Someone who enjoys being part of a team and is keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Managing purchase and sales ledger transactions
• Processing payments and keeping financial records up to date
• Completing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Helping with month-end processes
• Preparing and organising financial information
• Using Excel and accounting systems
• Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day tasks
• Assisting with payroll

Skills

Accounts experience

Excel proficient

Attention to detail

Team player

Keen to learn

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Stuck doing the same accounts tasks every day and fancy a bit more variety?

If you've been spending most of your time doing the same finance tasks and feel ready to get involved in more, this could be worth a look.

We're working with a growing business looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team. It's a varied role where you'll get involved in different areas of accounts, build on your existing experience and continue developing your skills.

What you'll be doing

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Managing purchase and sales ledger transactions
• Processing payments and keeping financial records up to date
• Completing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Helping with month-end processes
• Preparing and organising financial information
• Using Excel and accounting systems
• Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day tasks
• Assisting with payroll

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or in a similar role
• A good understanding of general accounting processes
• Confident using Excel and accounting systems
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Someone who enjoys being part of a team and is keen to learn

Sound like the change you're looking for?

If you're comfortable with the basics but would like a role where you can get involved in a bit more, we'd love to hear from you.