Ledger Accountant

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Ledger Accountant in Manchester. This is a full-time, hybrid role offering a competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000. Key responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing reports, and assisting the management accounting team. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and proficiency in accounting software. Benefits include private medical insurance, enhanced sick pay, and flexible holiday options.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension

Life assurance cover

Enhanced sick pay

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid leave for life events

Birthday day off

Enhanced parental leave

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing multicurrency AP/AR processes end to end.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficient in Excel and ideally accounting software like D365.

Responsibilities

• Manage global accounts payable and receivable ledgers end to end.
• Chase customers for payment and handle escalations.
• Create insightful reports and assist with cash flow planning.

Skills

Managing AP/AR processes

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Understanding of accounting principles

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

D365

Job description

Overview

Ledger Accountant - Full time / Permanent

Didsbury - (Hybrid Working)

£30,000 - £40,000 based on experience

Description

The key responsibilities of a Ledger Accountant will include:

• Managing global accounts payable and receivable ledgers end to end.
• Ensuring customers are settling to terms by taking responsibility for chasing and escalations.
• Being a key contributor in driving initiatives that improve debtor days and working capital management in general.
• Creating and presenting insightful reports including working capital analysis.
• Preparation of monthly expenditure vs. budget reviews to ensure correct cost allocation.
• Assisting the management accounting team with monthly cash flow planning & forecasting.
• Assisting with multicurrency bank reconciliations and month end closing procedures

Profile

• Proven experience managing AP / AR processes end to end dealing with multicurrency transactions
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and analytically minded
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software ideally D365
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• AAT qualification (or working towards) desirable but not essential

Job Offer

• £30,000 - £40,000 per annum based on experience + bonus
• Hybrid working - 3 days office, 2 days remote per week
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced sick pay
• Private medical insurance (single cover)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Option to buy 10 extra days' holiday
• Paid leave for life events
• Birthday day off
• Enhanced parental leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme