Finance/Accounts Assistant

Our client is currently looking for an experienced Finance/Accounts Assistant to join a thriving SME business based on the outskirts of Cheadle. The company is well established in its field and is looking to continue its growth over the next few years, so this is a pivotal role within the finance team and requires someone who is knowledgeable and confident with all aspects of the transactional reporting.

Duties as Finance/Accounts Assistant will include: -

• Responsible for the month end closure and associated reconciliations across all the ledgers

• Manage and process all sales ledger processes.

• Manage and process all purchase ledger transactions, including the full payment run, supplier statement reconciliations.

• Work closely with wider business to report expenditure on company credit cards and expenses.

• Management of the credit control processes, setting up new customers, liaising with the sales team and monitoring all credit limits and payments.

• Manage the cashbook and cash balances daily.

• Strong experience of month end reporting around the nominal and being able to improve the current transactional process.

The successful candidate will already have a solid background in the accounts function and be confident with both sides of the ledgers preferably within an SME. The role reports into the senior finance team who will offer support and guidance, if necessary, but you will be a good problem solver and be able to work autonomously and confidently.

If you are interested in this exciting position or wish to have a confidential discussion, then please apply to Rachel Mitson at Rebus Recruitment immediately. We actively recruit at all levels in Finance and Accountancy across Lancashire so get in touch to discuss your career options.