Are you an ambitious Accounts Assistant looking to take the next step towards becoming a qualified accountant? We are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a successful and expanding business in Hindley.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in transactional finance who is currently studying, or looking to begin studying, AAT, ACCA or CIMA. The business offers study support, hands-on experience across the finance function and genuine opportunities for progression as you develop your qualifications.
Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance department while gaining exposure to month-end and management accounting activities.
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Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices
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Raising sales invoices and credit notes
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Allocating customer receipts and supplier payments
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Reconciling supplier statements and customer accounts
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Managing invoice queries and resolving discrepancies
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Assisting with credit control and aged debt management
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Daily bank postings and reconciliations
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Monitoring cash receipts and payments
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Assisting with cash flow reporting and forecasting
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Assisting with month-end close procedures
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Preparing journal entries and accruals
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Supporting balance sheet reconciliations
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Assisting with management accounts preparation
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Maintaining fixed asset registers
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Supporting budgeting and reporting activities
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Ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
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Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant role
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Strong understanding of transactional accounting processes
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Good working knowledge of Excel, including formulas and data analysis
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Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
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Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines
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Studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA, or keen to commence professional studies
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Full study support package for AAT, ACCA or CIMA
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Exposure to management accounting and commercial finance
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Clear progression opportunities as the business grows
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Supportive and experienced finance leadership team
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Full-time permanent role within a stable and successful organisation
This position would suit an Accounts Assistant who wants to move beyond pure transactional finance and build a long-term career in accounting and finance. If you're looking for a role that offers development, responsibility and genuine progression, we'd love to hear from you.
