Finance Assistant: Growth Path, Flexible Hours

Axon Moore Group Ltd; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Moore Group Ltd in Barrow-in-Furness is recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join a growing business. Reporting to the MD, you will manage day-to-day finance functions including bookkeeping, purchase and sales ledgers, credit control and bank reconciliations.

You will also support month-end processes, payroll preparation and cashflow management. This is a varied, hands-on role within a growing business, offering the opportunity to take on additional responsibility as the finance function

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant/Finance Assistant role.
• Good knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and credit control.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Able to work independently in a small business environment.
• Good IT skills, including Excel and accounting software.
• AAT Level 3 qualification; Level 4 study advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and carry out credit control.
• Support bookkeeping and month-end management accounts preparation.
• Prepare payroll information for external accountants.
• Assist with cashflow monitoring and working capital.
• Deal with finance queries from customers, suppliers and internal colleagues.
• Provide general administrative support, including answering calls and responding to queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes as the business grows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confident communication

Independent work

Proactive approach

Education

AAT Level 3

Level 4 study advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Axon Moore Group Ltd in Barrow-in-Furness is recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join a growing business. Reporting to the MD, you will manage day-to-day finance functions including bookkeeping, purchase and sales ledgers, credit control and bank reconciliations.

You will also support month-end processes, payroll preparation and cashflow management. This is a varied, hands-on role within a growing business, offering the opportunity to take on additional responsibility as the finance function