Accounts Assistant

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing manufacturing company in Bury is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role involves handling sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, and assisting with management accounts. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Sage. AAT qualifications are a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sage software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchase ledger and sales ledger tasks.
• Assist in preparation of management accounts.
• Effective communication with all departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Commercial awareness

Education

AAT qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage Line 50

Sage 200

Job description

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

BURY OFFICE BASED

UP TO 30,000 + BENEFITS

THE COMPANY:

We're proud to be exclusively partnering with a fast-growing manufacturing company located in the Bury area that is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join the team.

As the Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant, you'll be working as part of a small team and reporting directly to the Finance Manager. Responsibilities will include sales ledger/accounts receivable, purchase ledger/accounts payable, bank reconciliation, month-end/management accounts support, and credit control.

This is a great role that will give you exposure to the full transactional process and the opportunity to progress your career.

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / FINANCE ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Responsible for purchase ledger, ensuring all invoices and necessary credit notes are processed, and orders are authorized in line with limits.
• Petty cash & bank transactions, including daily posting and weekly & monthly reconciliations.
• Invoice finance daily notifications, allocation of transactions, and monthly reconciliations.
• Responsible for sales ledger, allocation of payments, and dealing with customer account queries.
• Credit control, including setting up new customer accounts and evaluating customer credit information.
• Reconciliation of depot delivery accuracy and retailer debit note/claims process, using retailer portals and systems.
• Preparing payment runs in line with cash flow.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts, such as journals and prepayments.
• Effective communication with all departments, working closely with sales & dispatch to link their processes with accounts.
• Upkeep of invoice filing system and ensuring best practices.
• Reconcile purchase ledger statements.

THE PERSON:

• Must have experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant role, or similar, as this is an all-round transactional finance role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Sage Line 50 or Sage 200 is essential.
• Commercial awareness and a sound understanding of financial systems, procedures, and processes.
• Analytical skills and good problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in manufacturing or FMCG industry would be an advantage but not essential.
• AAT qualifications or similar would be desirable but are not essential.

TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role via the advertisement for immediate consideration.

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