Assistant Accountant

Mpeople Recruitment North West; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mpeople Recruitment North West seeks an Assistant Accountant for a well-established organisation based in Oldham. Working in the Finance department, you will own the Purchase Ledger and support Credit Control and Management Accounts.

You will be office-based, 9am-5pm, with responsibilities including processing invoices, payments, VAT, expense claims and month-end reporting. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own the Purchase Ledger, processing invoices and supplier payments within timescales.
• Support Credit Control and maintenance of customer accounts.
• Assist with preparation of Management Accounts and month-end adjustments.
• Provide general finance support and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Excel Proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

Pivot Tables

Job description

Mpeople Recruitment are excited to be recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a well-established and reputable organisation based in Oldham within their Finance department.

Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday - 100% office based

Salary: up to £35,000 dependent on experience

Location: Oldham

The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for the Purchase Ledger function, whilst also supporting Credit Control and the preparation of Management Accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger

Take full ownership of the Purchase Ledger function, ensuring invoices, payments and supplier accounts are processed accurately, efficiently and within agreed timescales. Review existing processes and controls, recommend improvements, and develop effective working practices to maintain an organised and efficient function. Investigate and resolve supplier queries, complete supplier statement reconciliations, monitor GRNI reports and request outstanding invoices. Plan and process supplier payments, including foreign currency and ad hoc proforma payments, and produce weekly Open Purchase Order and Purchase Ledger reports to support cashflow forecasting. Maintain the daily shipping log to support the reconciliation and accrual of freight invoices at month end, and update month-end Purchase Invoice Accruals.

Expenses & VAT

Manage employee expenses, including company credit card and out-of-pocket claims, ensuring appropriate coding and VAT treatment. Manage petty cash, monitor VAT on Sales Ledger transactions and investigate any discrepancies.

Credit Control

Support Credit Control activities by allocating customer receipts, resolving account queries, assisting with collections and supporting order release where required. Maintain accurate customer account information and ensure outstanding issues are followed up promptly.

Management Accounts

Assist with the preparation of monthly Management Accounts, including journals for accruals and prepayments, account reconciliations and other month-end adjustments. Reconcile inter-company ledgers at month end and agree responsibility for settlement, providing accurate and timely financial information to support the Finance Manager and wider business.

General Finance Support

Provide general support across the Finance function as required, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and systems. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and consistency in ways of working.

Skills & Experience

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with Pivot Tables, and confidence using Microsoft Outlook. Excellent attention to detail, a methodical approach and strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands. Able to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues effectively and proactively identify process improvements. Demonstrates the ability to work independently, take ownership and use initiative, alongside good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.