Accounts Assistant - Full Training & Growth Path

Forrest Recruitment Ltd.; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. in Middlewich is seeking an Accounts Clerk to support day-to-day accounting tasks within a growing business. The role will cover sales and purchase ledgers, banking and general accounts administration, with full training provided.

The ideal candidate will have prior office experience, a good eye for detail and strong organisational skills, and a willingness to learn and develop accounting skills in a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment.
• Basic understanding of accounts.
• Detail-oriented and well organised.
• Willing to learn and develop accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing daily bank reconciliations and reconciling bank accounts.
• Raising sales invoices for management approval.
• Processing purchase invoices onto Sage.
• Managing petty cash and processing staff expenses.
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and keeping records up to date.
• Preparing and processing weekly payment runs.
• Supporting with periodic stock takes and updating relevant Excel spreadsheets.
• Dealing with accounts queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Providing general support to the wider accounts function as required.

Skills

Eye for detail

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Basic accounts knowledge

Tools

Sage

Job description

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. in Middlewich is seeking an Accounts Clerk to support day-to-day accounting tasks within a growing business. The role will cover sales and purchase ledgers, banking and general accounts administration, with full training provided.

The ideal candidate will have prior office experience, a good eye for detail and strong organisational skills, and a willingness to learn and develop accounting skills in a friendly team.