Accounts Assistant: Study Support, Pension, Mon–Fri

Kenton Black Limited; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office based role

Annual leave entitlement

Study support

Pension scheme

Discount schemes

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Kenton Black Finance in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support all finance operations within a busy finance department. The role offers hands-on exposure and variation across duties.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will handle invoices, journals, reconciliations and VAT returns, with study support available for AAT and clear progression opportunities within a market-leading finance recruitment specialist in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounts role within a fast-paced environment.
• Studying AAT; a study package will be offered if required.
• Strong communication and IT skills, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Posting journals.
• Reconciling control accounts.
• Posting cashbook receipts and daily payments.
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns.
• Management of petty cash and employee expenses.
• Monitoring creditor and debtor balances, chasing payments as needed.
• Provision of ad hoc reports and analysis for senior management.
• Liaison with internal stakeholders to deliver financial insight.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder interaction

IT skills

Education

AAT (studying)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Kenton Black Finance in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support all finance operations within a busy finance department. The role offers hands-on exposure and variation across duties.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will handle invoices, journals, reconciliations and VAT returns, with study support available for AAT and clear progression opportunities within a market-leading finance recruitment specialist in the UK.