Accounts Assistant (Study Support)

RG Consultancy; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support a construction business in Stockport. The role includes managing purchase ledgers, performing bank reconciliations, and supporting management accounts. Ideal candidates are AAT qualified or studying, with strong IT skills in SAGE and Excel. The position offers great growth prospects within a small finance team.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying.
• Experience in the construction industry is advantageous.
• Strong IT skills, SAGE and MS Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger and process invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliations to maintain records.
• Prepare and issue client invoices based on terms.
• Carry out credit control duties and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Assist in monthly management accounts preparation.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Experience in the construction industry

Proficiency in SAGE

Excellent communication skills

Education

AAT qualified or studying

Early-stage CIMA/ACCA studiers

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

RG Consultancy are working with a very well-established construction business in Stockport who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This is a brand-new role to support recent and fast company growth. You will join a small and busy finance team and report into the Management Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant who would like more exposure and a mixture of transactional and assistance tasks in regards to management accounts

This is a fast-growing business with loads of scope for progression within the finance department.

The Role

• Focus on purchase ledger management, including accurate processing of invoices and company expenses
• Monitoring and managing the accounts inbox, ensuring timely responses to supplier queries
• Performing bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records
• Preparing and issuing client invoices in line with agreed terms
• Monitoring outstanding balances and maintaining the sales ledger to ensure accuracy
• Carrying out credit control duties, including sending payment reminders, following up with clients on overdue accounts, and escalating where necessary
• Building strong relationships with clients to resolve queries and encourage timely payment
• Supporting cashflow management by providing updates on expected receipts and overdue debts
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and journals
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes by reconciling control accounts and preparing schedules
• Assisting in producing reports and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Maintaining accurate records for audit purposes and supporting external audit request
• Helping with VAT returns and other statutory filings as required

Person specification

• AAT qualified or studying, early-stage CIMA/ACCA studiers will also be considered for this role
• Experience within the construction industry would be an advantage
• Strong IT skills, including SAGE and MS Excel, any experience assisting with a new system implementation would be an advantage
• Willingness to learn and develop within a small team and growing company