Full job descriptionDevelop Your Finance Career with a Growing BusinessAre 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.
The RoleWorking 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.
Key ResponsibilitiesTransactional Finance*Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices
*Raising sales invoices and credit notes
*Allocating customer receipts and supplier payments
*Reconciling supplier statements and customer accounts
*Managing invoice queries and resolving discrepancies
*Assisting with credit control and aged debt management
Banking & Cash Management*Daily bank postings and reconciliations
*Monitoring cash receipts and payments
*Assisting with cash flow reporting and forecasting
Assistant Accounting Duties*Assisting with month-end close procedures
*Preparing journal entries and accruals
*Supporting balance sheet reconciliations
*Assisting with management accounts preparation
*Maintaining fixed asset registers
*Supporting budgeting and reporting activities
*Ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
About You*Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant role
*Strong understanding of transactional accounting processes
*Good working knowledge of Excel, including formulas and data analysis
*Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
*Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines
*Studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA, or keen to commence professional studies
What’s on Offer?*Full study support package for AAT, ACCA or CIMA
*Exposure to management accounting and commercial finance
*Clear progression opportunities as the business grows
*Supportive and experienced finance leadership team
*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.