Finance Assistant

Square Peg Associates; Accrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant in Accrington. This role requires AAT qualification or progression towards it, with at least two years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include payroll processing, pension management, and financial report production. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work in a busy environment. Join the team and contribute to their continued growth!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting/finance role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and accounting software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Experience working in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing weekly payroll.
• Calculating and paying holiday pay and pension.
• Producing reports and managing pension uploads monthly.
• Inputting payroll data into the general ledger.
• Processing and reconciling cashbook.
• Producing and inputting month-end journals.
• Liaising with the outsourced payroll provider.
• Supporting the team with month-end duties.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Strong verbal and written communication

Ability to collaborate with colleagues

Experience in a busy office environment

Education

AAT qualified or on the path to qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Role Profile: An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced Accounts Assistant to become part of a dynamic and lively company in Accrington. The perfect applicant would be someone who is AAT qualified or on the path to qualification, with at least two years of experience in a comparable position.

Hours

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday (9.00-5.00pm)

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing the weekly payroll for employees
• Holiday pay & pension calculation and payment
• Producing reports and managing pension uploads on a monthly basis
• Inputting payroll data into the general ledger
• Cashbook processing & reconciliation
• Producing and inputting month end journals
• Liaising with the outsourced payroll provider
• Supporting the team with month end duties

Qualifications and Skills

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Prior Experience: A minimum of 2 year's experience working within accounting/finance based role is essential.
• Tech Savviness: Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word) and accounting software.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments.
• High-Volume Environment: Experience working in a busy office environment.

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you’re an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we’d love to hear from you.

About Square Peg Associates

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

If you’re interested in exploring our current vacancies, visit our website at Squarepegassociates.co.uk.