Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Blackpool

Type: Full-Time

Salary: up to £30,000

About Us: My client is a leader in their field and are committed to providing exceptional service to their clients and are looking for an Accounts Assistant to support their finance department. This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Job Description: They are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to manage both purchase ledger and sales ledger bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work accurately under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase Ledger:
  • Processing supplier invoices, expense forms, and payment requests.
  • Matching and checking purchase orders against invoices.
  • Resolving supplier queries and discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Preparing and processing payment runs.
• Sales Ledger:
  • Raising sales invoices and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
  • Allocating receipts to customer accounts.
  • Chasing overdue accounts and managing debt recovery.
  • Reconciling customer accounts and handling related queries.
• Bank Reconciliations:
  • Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Investigating and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
  • Ensuring all bank transactions are accurately recorded and classified.
  • Assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in a similar role within an accounts department.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero) and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• Health and wellness programs.

This is a great opportunity to join a market leading organisation and offers great career progression.