Accounts Assistant

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; Trafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Carrington is seeking an Accounts Assistant to handle day-to-day finance tasks within a friendly team. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, proficiency with accounting systems (Sage 50 preferred), and strong Excel skills. Key responsibilities include managing sales and purchase ledgers, reconciling bank accounts, and assisting with audits. AAT Level 2 qualification is an advantage, and the role offers a salary between £25,000 and £28,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role such as Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant.
• Solid understanding of debits/credits, and ledger postings.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales ledger, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliation.
• Handle credit control processes and manage supplier payments.
• Assist with monthly stock takes and prepare finance data for audits.

Skills

Accounting systems proficiency

Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-focused

Organizational skills

Education

AAT Level 2 qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

CARRINGTON, MANCHESTER

25,000 to 28,000 + BENEFITS

THE OPPORTUNITY:
We're recruiting for a well-established and highly respected business based in Carrington that is now looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their small, friendly team and take ownership of day-to-day finance transactional finance tasks.

As the Accounts Assistant, you'll be responsible for sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank reconciliation, credit control, expenses, monthly stock takes and supporting with year end.

The role would suit someone with solid finance experience either from an accountancy practice or a similar in-house role, someone who is confident with accounting systems, has good Excel skills, and enjoys working in a small, close-knit team.

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:

• As the Accounts Assistant, you'll be reporting to the Finance Manager, and be taking responsibility for transactional finance activities.
• Responsible for producing sales invoices and maintaining the sales ledger
• Reconcile customer receipts and manage applications for payment, self-billing arrangements and retentions
• Handle credit control processes
• Post purchase invoices and maintain supplier records
• Process supplier payments in line with agreed terms
• Complete bank reconciliations and reconcile employee/credit card expenses
• Assist with monthly stock takes
• Prepare finance data for annual audit

THE PERSON:

• Experience in a similar role such as; Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or similar
• AAT Level 2 qualified or above would be an advantage
• Solid understanding of debits/credits, sales and purchase ledger postings, and bank postings
• Ideally familiar with Sage 50 (experience with Xero/QuickBooks also considered)
• Competent in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills, numerate, detail-focused and organised
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant position via the advert for immediate consideration.

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