Senior Accounts Assistant

Agility Resoucing; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Lancashire is looking for a candidate to support management accounting and the month-end close process. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, handling supplier reconciliations, and producing financial reports. The role offers a competitive package with growth opportunities for suitable candidates.

Benefits

20 days holiday

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience with management accounting processes.
• Ability to prepare and post journal entries.
• Proficient in VAT returns and bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for the month-end close.
• Produce weekly and periodic financial reports.
• Conduct supplier reconciliations and set up new accounts.

Job description

To support the completion of the management accounting and period end close processes, including but not limited to:

• Preparation and posting of journal entries
• Providing accurate and timely information for production of weekly / periodic reports
• Assist in the production of ad-hoc financial analysis and reports as required to support management & financial accounting processes
• Work proactively with the Management Accountant to review and analyse operational variances

Key responsibilities also include month end management accounts, such as:

• Accruals and Prepayments
• Responsible for doing supplier reconciliations every month
• Posting month end journals including payroll
• Producing flash and actual Income statement and balance sheet
• Bank reconciliations (Multi currency)
• VAT return every 3 months
• Maintain a fixed asset register
• Process stock invoices from overseas in time for month end costings
• Process stock payments to China in accordance with their bespoke payment terms
• Raise loan against import payments through the bank

Credit Control duties include:

• Set up new supplier accounts and credit check

This is an attractive package with 20 days holiday, with a view to progress for the right candidate.