Accounts Assistant

Axon Moore; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance team in Wigan is seeking an Accounts Assistant to enhance their operations. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, full study support towards AAT or ACCA/CIMA, and a hybrid working model. Join a robust and professional environment that emphasizes career growth, effective teamwork, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Full study support towards AAT or ACCA/CIMA

22 days annual leave allowance plus bank holidays

Flexible working times

Hybrid working - 2 days from home per week

Opportunities to progress internally

Company pension

Employee discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Good IT and MS Excel skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills are crucial.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Process and code purchase invoices accurately.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end processes and respond to queries.

Skills

IT skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Accounts Assistant | £26,000 - £30,000 + Study | Wigan + Hybrid | High-growth, market leading business | Great training and benefits

Axon Moore are pleased to be partnering a high-growth business in Wigan as they look to bolster their finance team with the addition of a hard-working Accounts Assistant looking to progress their careers working within a fantastic business which boasts a great working culture and staff benefits.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Accurately input and process purchase invoices in a timely manner
• Match invoices to purchase orders
• Accurate coding of invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies with suppliers or internal departments
• Assist in the preparation and timely submission of revenue claims
• Compile supporting documentation for the revenue claim
• Provide support to Accounts Payable and the wider Finance team
• Respond to internal and external queries in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with month-end processes as required
• Carry out any other ad hoc duties

Required Skills and Experience:

• Good IT and MS Excel skills
• Able to build and maintain long-lasting working relationships
• Willingness to learn and succeed
• Good attention to detail and analytical skills
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
• Able to work collaboratively and independently

Benefits:

• Full study support towards AAT or ACCA/CIMA
• 22 days annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• Flexible working, i.e. start/finish times
• Hybrid working - 2 days from home p/week
• Opportunities to progress internally
• Company pension
• Discounts
• Cycle to work scheme