Accounts Assistant / Blackpool - £22,000

Agility Resoucing; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Lancashire is seeking an AAT Qualified Accountant to join their fast-growing Accounts Department. You will be responsible for management accounts, cash flow forecasting, and VAT preparation. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills and proficiency in SAGE, working closely with various stakeholders. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career development and further qualifications.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification required.
• Strong Excel skills (Pivots/Look Ups).
• Proficiency in SAGE.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounts function for the business.
• Production of month management accounts.
• Cash flow forecasting.
• VAT preparation considering varying rates.
• Purchase and sales ledger reconciliations.
• Ad hoc project work to support the finance team.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Strong Excel skills

Proficiency in SAGE

Strong communication skills

Education

AAT qualified

Job description

Leading manufacturing company is looking to recruit an AAT Qualified Accountant to join their fast-growing Accounts Department. Reporting to an ex-Big 4 Finance Director, this role will provide the successful candidate with a great stepping stone to develop their career and pursue further qualifications.

Duties will include:

• Responsible for the accounts function for the business
• Production of month management accounts
• Cash flow forecasting
• VAT preparation - noting that VAT has significant implications due to trade with different countries, some of which are VAT exempt or have varying rates
• Purchase and sales ledger reconciliations
• Ad hoc project work to support the finance team

The ideal candidate will have excellent IT skills, including strong Excel skills (Pivots/Look Ups) and proficiency in SAGE. Strong communication skills are also a prerequisite, as you will be liaising with non-finance stakeholders in the business.