Accounts Assistant

Agility Resoucing; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A large manufacturing company near Blackpool is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant for a full-time, permanent position. This role involves managing the purchase ledger, assisting with financial reporting, and maintaining the payroll system. The ideal candidate will be proficient in MS Excel and able to work independently while fitting well within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

On site parking

Training offered

Qualifications

• Able to build strong sustainable relationships quickly.
• Team fit is crucial for the role.

Responsibilities

• Day to day running of the Purchase Ledger.
• Preparing and processing payment runs.
• Assisting with month end reporting.
• Maintaining the payroll system (desirable, not essential).
• General administrative duties such as answering telephone and filing.

Skills

Proficient user of MS Excel

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-starter

Communication

Job description

A large Manufacturing Company based on the outskirts in Blackpool are looking to recruit a tenacious, driven Accounts Assistant to work on a full-time, permanent basis from their head office in Lancashire. Reporting directly into the FD, you will have the ability to problem solve, communicate and common sense and good attitude is Key!

The Role:

• Day to day running of the Purchase Ledger including processing invoices, coding and matching against purchase orders and obtaining the relevant approval.
• Preparing and processing payment runs. Cash/bank postings are done daily and monthly bank reconciliations and maintaining petty cash.
• Communicating with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Assisting with month end reporting
• Preparing Balance Sheet, Fixed Asset and AR/AP reconciliations.
• VAT reporting, Cash flow and P&L
• Maintaining the payroll system - DESIRABLE NOT ESSENTIAL.
• Deal with customers queries, cash allocation and credit control as well as general administrative duties such as answering the telephone, filing, office duties and stationery purchases.

What do you need as an Accounts Assistant

As a strong Accounts Assistant you will demonstrate the ability to build strong sustainable relationships quickly.

• Proficient user of MS Excel
• A self-starter and be able to work effectively as both part of a team and independently, requiring limited supervision

Working for us

Team fit is crucial for the desired Accounts Assistant to work within this lean, busy team who will offer training and the right candidate, strong work ethics, motivation and tenacity is paramount!

They offer a number of benefits including on site parking and other built in benefits

A Fast-growing organisation with the Manufacturing industry, with their highly skilled team, long-standing heritage enabling us to deliver to a high client and customer demands.

If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant Management looking for a progressive role and have the existing relevant experience required, please apply with your updated CV and a current contact number.

Job Type: Full-time

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