Accounts Assistant

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER

£26,000 TO £28,000 + PRIVATE HEALTH + STUDY SUPPORT

THE OPPORTUNITY:
We're recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and growing business based in Middleton. With continued expansion, they're now seeking an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to take ownership of key areas of the finance function, with a strong focus on Sales Ledger, Credit Control and CIS, whilst providing ad-hoc support across Purchase Ledger.

The role is well suited to a confident individual who's eager to develop their skills, grow within the business, and work as part of a positive and supportive team environment. An excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to develop within finance.

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be joining the team as an Accounts Assistant where you'll receive one on one mentoring to quickly develop your career within the accounts team
• Take full responsibility for the Sales Ledger, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely allocation of payments
• Carry out Credit Control, managing outstanding debt and improving cash collection
• Provide weekly reports on the ledger to support cashflow forecasting
• Process and reconcile CIS payments
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure correct billing
• Handle customer and supplier queries promptly and professionally
• Support with Purchase Ledger activities on an ad-hoc basis
• Complete bank reconciliations and general finance administration tasks
• Use Sage and MS Excel daily for reporting and reconciliations

THE PERSON:

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role, such as; Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or similar.
• Good undertaking of Sales Ledger and Credit Control
• Good understanding of Purchase Ledger processes
• Confident using Sage and competent with MS Excel
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to liaise across departments
• A proactive, positive attitude with the drive to learn and progress

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant position via the advert for immediate consideration

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