Accounts Assistant

ACCA Careers; Sale; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Altrincham-based finance team. The role offers hybrid working options and opportunities for development within a growing environment.

You will support day-to-day finance tasks, process invoices, assist with reconciliations, and help with month-end activities and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant/Finance Assistant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient Excel skills and finance systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the finance function.
• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cashbook management.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve queries.
• Support payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
• Assist with credit control and monitor outstanding balances.
• Post journals and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support month-end processes including accruals and prepayments.
• Produce financial reports and analyses as required.
• Provide support across the wider finance team and assist with process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Excel skills

Education

AAT qualification or studying

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

The role requires a detail-oriented professional to manage accounting and finance tasks efficiently. This position is based in Altrincham and offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a supportive work environment.

Client Details

The company is a well-established organisation, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. It operates as part of a small-sized team, offering a focused and collaborative workplace culture.

Description

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function
• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and cashbook management
• Managing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries
• Supporting payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid on time
• Assisting with credit control and monitoring outstanding balances
• Posting journals and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments
• Producing financial reports and analysis as required
• Providing support across the wider finance team and assisting with process improvements

A Successful R-R Should Have

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good Excel skills and experience using finance systems
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Proactive, positive, and keen to develop within a growing finance team
• AAT qualified or studying (desirable but not essential)

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range of £30,000 to £32,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
• A supportive and collaborative company culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.