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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