Accounts Assistant

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Our client is a multi-site manufacturing business based in Wythenshawe, who are looking for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their small finance team and support the production of the month end accounts alongside the Financial Controller.

This is a small business with big plans and part of a wider group so the role will offer you lots of autonomy and then chance to develop your accounting skills with a fabulous mentor.

Duties will include: -

  • Manage the processing of the sales ledger invoices and monitor the payments.

  • Monitor the daily banking and reconciliation of the cashflow.

  • Responsible for all purchase ledger invoices with full processing and investigate any discrepancies.

  • Compile the monthly payroll for all employers across two sites.

  • Prepare the supplier payment schedule on a weekly basis.

  • Manage the import ledger and supplier information.

  • Responsible for the credit control for the business, providing accurate and timely collection of monies owed.

  • Report the company expenses and process payments.

  • Be a solid communicator with both suppliers and customers via the phone and email.

  • Continually develop the controls and processing around the transactional reporting.

The successful candidate will be looking to develop their month end reporting exposure but have already gained a solid background in ledger management and payment processing.

You will be good with Excel reports and ideally be AAT qualified, (although not essential), with a couple of years of accounts experience already. Moving forward the candidate can look to develop further through support from a good reporting manager and one to one mentoring as well as a good study package.

If you are interested in this role or looking for work within Lancashire then we welcome the chance to discuss your CV and experience. Please apply to Rachel Mitson at Rebus Recruitment Ltd and we would be happy to review your application.

Required skills

  • Payroll
  • Purchase Ledger
  • Sales Ledger
  • Reconciliations
  • Cashflow

Application questions

Have you got 3 years experience in a UK finance function with transactional processing?
Are you AAT Techinican, or studying towards being fully qualified?

Reference: 52619655

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