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Accounts Assistant

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Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Accounts Assistant Search Consultancy is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a well-established Manufacturing company in Manchester.
  • The role involves assisting the Finance Manager with payroll, managing sales and purchase ledgers, and monitoring the Debtors Ledger.
  • Candidates should have relevant experience, as the salary offered is up to £27,000 depending on experience.
  • The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career development and additional benefits such as 25 days holiday and pension contributions.
  • Working hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 5:00 and Friday from 8:00 to 1:30, with the role being office-based in Wythenshawe.

Accounts Assistant

Search Consultancy is working with a well-established Manufacturing company who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Manchester. They will be joining an industry leader offering a wide range of products to its wide customer base all while keeping sustainability at the forefront of its practices. They will be joining a close-knit team that offers an exciting working environment with plenty of career development on offerThey will play a key supporting role within the Finance Department, assisting the Finance Manager in maintaining a high-performing and efficient finance operation.

The Accounts Assistants primary responsibility will be to assist with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll, as well as managing both the sales and purchase ledgers. They will be responsible for accurately entering daily cash receipts in GBP, Euro, and USD into their systems, ensuring that payments are correctly allocated to the relevant sales invoices. Additionally, they will help monitor the Debtors Ledger, proactively chasing overdue payments on a bi-weekly basis, and ensuring adherence to agreed credit terms. Managing the daily entry of supplier payments in multiple currencies, as well as maintaining supplier accounts, reconciling supplier statements, and preparing information for payment runs in line with payment terms. Also, assisting with matching purchase invoices to goods received notes, maintain the bank card supplier accounts, and file purchase invoices.

This role also includes managing various office purchases, including stationery, office equipment, and branded items for employees, while liaising with suppliers to ensure timely orders, competitive pricing, and delivery schedules. The Accounts Assistant will also support the payroll process by collating weekly hours for operators, maintaining records for holiday and sickness, and issuing new employee fobs. On top of these responsibilities, they will post nominal ledger payments, perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple currencies, and assist with general administrative tasks, such as opening daily post and filing HR documents. The role may also involve providing support during year-end procedures and covering for colleagues in other areas of the business, when necessary.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a dynamic, hands-on role within a supportive finance team.

Salary: Up to £27,000 depending on experience Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 5:00 and Friday 8:00 - 1:30Location: Manchester, Wythenshawe, Office based Benefits* 25 days holiday* Training provided * Pension Contribution * On site parking

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.