Accounts Assistant Graduate - Stockport

Agility Resoucing; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional logistics company is seeking a recent graduate to assist the finance director with responsibilities including management accounts, bank reconciliations, and maintaining Sage accounts. The ideal candidate holds a 2:1 or above in a relevant degree. This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience in a supportive family atmosphere with a commitment to high standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a 2:1 or above in Accountancy / Maths / Economics / Business.
• Proficient in spreadsheet and ICT skills.
• Strong numeracy, literacy and accuracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing management accounts and budgets.
• Posting of invoices and bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining Sage accounts and internal controls.

Skills

Proficient spreadsheet skills

Strong numeracy

Good written communication

Accuracy skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Education

2:1 or above in Accountancy, Maths, Economics, or Business

Tools

Sage accounts

Job description

My client is a Distribution and logistics company who are looking for a recent graduate to help the finance director with the finance duties. You'll be working and reporting to the finance director where you'll gain valuable experience and take ownership of some of the tasks given to you. The company has a good culture and no one has left in 25years due to the family atmosphere and fair and hands on leadership by the Managing Director.

You will be responsible for:

• Producing management accounts and budgets
• Posting of invoices
• Bank reconciliations
• Maintaining Sage accounts and internal controls
• Liaising between various departments and working with our customers
• Co-ordinating the purchase ledger and rent accounting systems
• Preparing payments
• Posting journals and general office duties
• Including ICT support and administration
• Must have a 2:1 or above in Accountancy / Maths / Economics / Business
• Proficient spreadsheet and ICT skills
• Strong numeracy, literacy and accuracy skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to high standards of service delivery
• A professional approach and can-do attitude

If you are interested in this role please contact John Devlin at Agility Resourcing.

Please note due to the large volume of applications we receive for these roles, if we have not contacted you within 7 days then unfortunately your application hasn't been successful, however we may contact you regarding other roles. We're sorry we can't contact you directly but we wish you all the best in your job search.

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