Senior Assistant Accountant

Axon Moore; Dukinfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run SME business in Dukinfield is looking for a Senior Assistant Accountant to manage monthly accounts and oversee finance functions. The ideal candidate will be part or fully qualified in AAT and possess strong Excel and interpersonal skills. This role offers a salary of £32,000 - £37,000, study support, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Free parking on-site

Hybrid working 1 day from home

Qualifications

• Experience using Sage would be beneficial.
• Demonstrate accuracy and pay attention to detail.
• Experience with stock would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the monthly management accounts and VAT returns for 2 small entities.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee AP and AR including reviews of debtors/creditors.

Skills

Good knowledge of Excel (vlookups, pivot tables)

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Part or Fully Qualified AAT or Qualified by Experience

Tools

Sage

Job description

Overview

Axon Moore are working with a family run, SME business based in Tameside to appoint a Senior Assistant Accountant. The business is very well established, has grown significantly through acquisition and they are a well-known business in the market. With a small finance team, it will be ideal for someone who's local and is looking for a busy and interesting role. The role covers month-end, management accounts prep for 2 smaller entities, reconciliations and overseeing the AP and AR function with one junior member of staff. We are also open to someone less experienced who's looking for more exposure or a more varied role.

Salary and benefits

Salary - £32,000 - £37,000 DOE. Study support would be available, 25 days holiday plus banks, pension, free parking on-site, hybrid working 1 day from home.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the monthly management accounts and VAT returns for 2 small entities.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Journal posting.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Cash management.
• Revenue reconciliations across various selling platforms.
• Preparation of payment runs.
• Oversee AP and AR including reviews of debtors/creditors and manage and ageing items.
• Managing stock - imports experience would be beneficial.
• Other ad-hoc duties as required.

Experience & Skill Requirements

• Part or Fully Qualified AAT or Qualified by Experience.
• Good knowledge of excel (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.).
• Experience using Sage would be beneficial.
• Experience with stock would be highly beneficial.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate accuracy and pay attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills - approachable and down to earth with good communication skills.

If you would like to hear more about this role, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore