Assistant Accountant

Crown Oil UK; Bury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Bury is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support its finance team. In this role, you'll handle management accounts, sales and purchase ledgers, and assist with VAT returns. The ideal candidate has accounting experience, is proficient with Excel, and is eager to grow in their career. This position offers a competitive salary of £27,000-£28,000 per annum and AAT study support for professional development.

Benefits

AAT study support

Career progression opportunities

Prime location in Bury Town Centre

Qualifications

• Experienced in accounting or management accounts.
• Proficient in Excel and financial data manipulation.
• Eager to learn and grow in the accounting field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of management accounts monthly.
• Manage sales ledger including invoices and credit control.
• Handle purchase ledger duties daily.
• Process new sales contracts and ensure proper authorization.
• Assist in preparing monthly VAT returns.

Skills

Accounting experience

Proficiency in Excel

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Job description

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At Crown Energy, we are a fast-growing company located in the heart of Bury Town Centre. Our finance team is integral to the daily operations of the business, and we are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to join us. If you're seeking an opportunity to grow in a supportive and dynamic environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

The Role

As an Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for a range of key financial tasks, including but not limited to:

• Management Accounts: Assisting in the preparation of management accounts from Trial Balance on a monthly basis.
• Sales Ledger: Managing the sales ledger, including raising invoices, posting cash, and credit control on a daily basis.
• Purchase Ledger: Handling purchase ledger duties such as matching, batching, coding invoices, raising payments, and liaising with suppliers daily.
• Sales Contracts: Processing new sales contracts and ensuring they are authorised and handed over to the delivery team.
• Accruals & Prepayments: Monthly processing of accruals and prepayments.
• VAT Returns: Assisting in preparing monthly VAT returns and ensuring compliance.
• Bank Reconciliations & Cash Posting: Daily management of bank reconciliations and cash posting.
• KPI Reporting: Preparing bi-daily sales and operational KPI metrics to ensure business performance tracking.
• Year-End Audit: Assisting with the preparation of year-end audit schedules and documentation.

Team Structure & Reporting
You will report to Ryan, our Management Accountant, and work closely with Adam, our Finance Manager, during your onboarding phase. As you settle in, you will gradually take on more responsibility and grow into the role, with the opportunity to eventually manage larger areas of accounting.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in accounting or management accounts (even if you’re early in your career)
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable manipulating financial data
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and efficiently
• A team player with strong communication skills to liaise with internal teams like Sales and Operations
• Eager to learn and grow in the accounting field, with a desire for career progression

Why Crown Energy Ltd?

At Crown Energy, you’ll be working in a collaborative and dynamic environment where every team member plays a key role in the company’s success. Here’s why you should consider joining us:

• Career Growth & Development: We are committed to providing opportunities for personal and professional development. We offerAAT study supportand career progression paths within our growing finance team.
• Hands-on Experience: This is ahands-on rolewhere you will gain exposure to all areas of accounting, from daily transactional work to month-end and year-end processes.
• Prime Location: Located inBury Town Centre, with easy access to local amenities and transport links.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £27,000-£28,000 per annum (based on experience)
• AAT Study Support: Available for the right candidate to assist with professional development
• Career Progression: With the potential to grow within the company into roles such as Management Accountant

If you are eager to build a successful career in accounting with a growing company, apply now! Join Crown Energy and start your journey with a company that values its people and offers long-term career development.

We are an equal-opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion are essential to us and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent. Our policies ensure that every job applicant and employee is treated fairly and with equal opportunity to succeed.

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