Accounts Assistant

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Accounts & Operations Assistant to join our Finance team, combining accounting tasks with day-to-day operational support.

You will work closely with the Group Accountant on month-end journals, accruals, reporting, payroll assistance, and office facilities, bringing strong Excel and double-entry bookkeeping skills to a varied, detail-driven role.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance environment with attention to detail.
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Confident communication with colleagues, tenants and external partners.
• A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accrual accounting.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar system.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and posting month-end journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Supporting financial reporting and Excel data analysis.
• Processing petty cash and assisting with audit requirements.
• Checking daily and monthly sales data and preparing tenant recharges.
• Supporting payroll administration, including timesheets, absences and missed clockings.
• Reviewing import invoices, Bills of Lading and customs documentation.
• Managing office supplies, consumables and shared inboxes.
• Supporting office facilities and coordinating fire safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Experience in accounts/finance environment

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and organisedAccounts & Operations Assistant to join our Finance team. This is a varied role combining accounting responsibilities with day-to-day operational and office support.

The Role

Working closely with the Group Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and posting month-end journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Supporting financial reporting and Excel data analysis.
• Processing petty cash and assisting with audit requirements.
• Checking daily and monthly sales data and preparing tenant recharges.
• Supporting payroll administration, including timesheets, absences and missed clockings.
• Reviewing import invoices, Bills of Lading and customs documentation.
• Managing office supplies, consumables and shared inboxes.
• Supporting office facilities and coordinating fire safety procedures.

About You

You will have previous experience within an accounts or finance environment, with a strong eye for detail and excellent organisational skills.

You should have:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar accounting system.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accrual accounting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues, tenants and external partners.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a varied finance and operations role with responsibility across a broad range of areas.