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We are excited to be recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a leading distribution business based in Chorley.
Established for almost 50 years, this business has grown to become the UK's leading supplier within their market, supplying products to the engineering and automotive sectors.
This company prides itself on its warm and friendly atmosphere, ability to have fun together whilst working, and determination to provide excellent service to their customers.
Duties of the role:
- Utilise accounting software (Sage) to manage financial data efficiently
- Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments to suppliers
- Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers
- Bank and cash reconciliations
- Vat return – run VAT reports, check calculations and allocations, make VAT payments
- Production of monthly management accounts
- The preparation of year-end financial statements, including all accruals and prepayments
- Maintain employee records, attendance, and benefits administration
- Process payroll
- Process and maintain company pension scheme
Experience and Skills required
- Proven experience within finance or accounting
- Strong knowledge of month-end process and ledger management principles
- Proficiency in accounting software; (Sage)
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
We offer:
- A highly competitive salary of £28,500 per annum
- Pension Scheme
- Permanent full-time position
- Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm (negotiable)
- 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Parking and easy access to rail and bus services
