Accounts Assistant

Square Peg Associates; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a committed Accounts Assistant for their client's finance team in Preston. The role involves diverse accounting duties including purchase ledger management, reconciliations, and credit control. Ideal for a proactive individual with experience in accounts management. Join a driven team focusing on growth and self-motivation within modern offices.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant or Administrator.
• Proactively manage all facets of accounts.
• Ability to work independently in a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger enquiries and supplier setup.
• Conduct weekly payment runs.
• Process expenses and mileage claims.
• Perform month-end and daily bank reconciliations.
• Handle credit control and ad hoc duties.

Skills

Accounts management

Self-motivated

Confidence

Job description

Role Profile

Square Peg Associates is on the lookout for a committed Accounts Assistant to be a part of our client's top-tier business situated close to Preston. This essential role forms a key component of our client's finance team and encompasses a diverse range of accounting duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger - being the first point of contact for purchase ledger enquiries, setting up new suppliers, ensuring all invoices are checked and entered correctly
• Weekly payment runs
• Processing expenses and mileage claims
• Month end reconciliations
• Daily bank reconciliations of bank and cash
• Credit control
• Ad hoc duties

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a proactive individual who has experience in all facets of accounts management, preferably as an Accounts Assistant or Administrator. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, confident, and capable of working independently within our small finance team.

The Offer

Join a company with modern, open-plan offices, a driven atmosphere, and a personable team. Our client values self-motivation and confidence in their employees' abilities.

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you're an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we'd love to hear from you.

About Square Peg Associates

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

If you're interested in exploring our current vacancies, visit our website at Squarepegassociates.co.uk.