Accounts Assistant (Hybrid)

RG Consultancy; Stretford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start and finish times

On-site parking at Trafford Park

Training and development opportunities

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

RG Consultancy in Trafford Park is seeking an experienced Accounts Clerk to join our finance team. You will handle key transactional finance tasks and support a busy finance function in a fast-paced environment.

The role reports to the Finance Manager and focuses on purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and month-end support with a focus on data integrity and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Clerk, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain the purchase ledger.
• Manage the sales ledger, raise invoices and allocate customer payments.
• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with journal postings.
• Support the Finance Manager with month-end procedures.
• Resolve supplier and customer account queries promptly.
• Maintain accurate financial records and data integrity.
• Assist with other finance and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Accounts experience

Excel

Accounting software

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

We are pleased to be working with a well-established engineering company based in Trafford Park that is looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Clerk to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in transactional finance who enjoys working in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of the finance function, ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and efficiently. You will be responsible for purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, and providing support with journals and month‑end processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and maintaining the purchase ledger.
• Managing the sales ledger, including raising invoices and allocating customer payments.
• Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with journal postings.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with month‑end procedures.
• Resolving supplier and customer account queries promptly.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity.
• Assisting with other finance and administrative duties as required.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in an Accounts Clerk, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

What's on Offer

• 35 hours per week with flexible start and finish times
• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Free on‑site parking based at Trafford Park