Finance Accounts Assistant

Jobstore UK Ltd; Accrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a finance team near Accrington. The ideal candidate will assist with accounts payable, perform data entry, and support financial reporting. Required qualifications include being partly qualified CIMA and having 2+ years’ experience in a similar role. Strong skills in Sage and Microsoft Office are essential. This role offers a great opportunity for growth in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Demonstrated experience in financial data management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable processes and ensure timely payments.
• Perform data entry to maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare financial reports and documentation for audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Partly qualified CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

Jobstore are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our client's finance team near Accrington. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accuracy in financial records and assisting with various accounting tasks. The right candidate must be enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated person to support the Financial Manager as part of a small team and have the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Assist with accounts payable processes, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Perform data entry tasks to maintain accurate financial records across accounting software platforms especially Sage.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and statements as required.
• Collaborate with team members to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.
• Maintain organised documentation for all financial transactions and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Utilise Workday for managing financial data and reporting functions.
• Provide support during audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports.

Experience

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is desirable, ideally within a distribution setting.
• The post holder should be partly qualified CIMA (or equivalent) or working towards, have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar role and be able to demonstrate the required competencies.
• The post holder is required to be computer literate with a working knowledge of company bespoke software (ideally Sage 200, however Microsoft Office is essential).
• Time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn new systems and processes.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in finance while contributing to a great team environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role as an Accounts Assistant.

Jobstore is an equal opportunities employer and we value diversity.