Accounts Assistant

Ascent Recruitment is pleased to exclusively support a growing SME in Burnley searching for an Accounts Assistant.This is a brilliant opportunity reporting directly to an excellent Finance Director who is eager to mentor the successful candidate. The position offers exposure to a diverse range of finance tasks across two businesses.It’s an excellent chance to learn, develop, progress, and make an impact, with guidance from the FD and study support if required.Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and ensure supplier invoice accuracy.
• Daily bank and credit card reconciliation.
• Sales invoicing
• Credit control, ensuring KPI’s achieved.
• Supporting the FD with ad hoc projects, both financially and operationally.
• Data entry and general finance administration duties.
• Data analysis and reporting back to the FD with information.

Once you feel comfortable and as you progress in to an Assistant/Management Accountant role, there will also be exposure to and training given with:-

• Month-end preparation
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Year-end accounts preparation.
• VAT returns
• The full finance management of the business

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience in an SME finance function, with good Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisation & communication skills are essential.

Salary and Benefits

• up to £29,000
• Discretionary annual bonus of £1000 (Payable December)
• Study support
• Hybrid Working