Assistant Accountant

Michael Page; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established and award-winning accounting firm in the Lancashire and Cumbrian region, known for its commitment to both clients and employees. This role offers a chance to engage in various bookkeeping tasks, from managing accounts payable and receivable to preparing financial statements. With competitive salaries, yearly bonuses, and excellent progression opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive environment. If you're AAT qualified and ready to embark on your ACCA or ACA journey, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Yearly bonuses

Great progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• AAT qualified and on the ACCA or ACA journey, or QBE.
• Ability to work in an organized manner to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office duties and record financial transactions.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable, code invoices appropriately.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Customer care skills

Time management skills

Multitasking abilities

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA or ACA journey

QBE

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

SAGE

Job description

About Our Client

Very well established business in the Lancashire and Cumbrian region. Well respected in the accounting profession with numerous awards recognizing it as an excellent employer and accounting firm. Built on the ethos of treating clients and employees well, which leads to success.

Job Description

1. Perform general office duties
2. Record financial transactions
3. Handle accounts payable and receivable
4. Code invoices appropriately for Xero, QuickBooks, and SAGE software packages
5. Record cash receipts and manage bank deposits
6. Maintain petty cash
7. Provide administrative and clerical support as needed
8. Perform additional bookkeeping duties as assigned by management
9. Prepare Income and Expenditure Statements
10. Prepare profit and loss statements and balance sheets
11. File historical records and retrieve necessary documents for others

The Successful Applicant

1. AAT qualified and on the ACCA or ACA journey, or QBE
2. Effective written and verbal communication skills
3. Good customer care skills
4. Excellent prioritization and time management skills
5. Ability to work in an organized manner to meet strict deadlines, including planning, diary management, and maintaining department systems
6. Strong multitasking abilities with effective prioritization

What's on Offer

Competitive salary

Yearly bonuses

Great progression opportunities at an award-winning firm