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Accounts Assistant

Robert Walters
Posted a day ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic finance team within a rapidly expanding Tech company.
  • The role requires 1-2 years of experience and offers a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 per year.
  • Key responsibilities include managing accruals and prepayments, coding bank transactions, and collaborating with the finance team to reduce outstanding debtors.
  • The ideal candidate should be technically proficient in MS Excel, possess strong interpersonal skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • This position also provides opportunities for professional growth, including full study support for ACCA/CIMA and a hybrid working model.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and driven Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic finance team within a rapidly expanding Tech company. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building processes, enjoys analysing data to inform business decisions, and can handle core month-end duties with precision. You will work closely with the Head of Finance and a dynamic Finance team, in a fast-paced environment that offers ample opportunities for growth and development.

* Join a rapidly expanding Tech company

* Work closely with a dynamic finance team

* Opportunity to build efficient processes and analyse data to inform business decisions

What you'll do:

As an Accounts Assistant, your role will be pivotal in supporting the growth of our client's organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include understanding business expenses, preparing and managing accruals and prepayments, as well as accurately coding bank transactions. You will also be tasked with maintaining the expense management system, analysing expenditure trends, and collaborating with the finance team to reduce outstanding debtors. This role offers you the chance to develop your skills in comprehensive balance sheet analysis, cash flow analyses, forecasts, reporting, debtor collections, and more.

* Understand business expenses and ensure accurate coding

* Prepare and manage accruals and prepayments

* Analyse spending to optimise costs and identify savings opportunities

* Accurately code bank transactions into the business accounts

* Reconcile records with the bank on a monthly basis

* Ensure the expense management system is maintained and up to date

* Collaborate with the finance team to reduce outstanding debtors by contacting customers and ensuring prompt payments

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Accounts Assistant position is technically proficient in MS Excel. You should have the ability to handle sensitive financial information discreetly while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills for effective interaction with stakeholders at all levels. A fast-paced environment suits you best as you are willing to learn, grow, and take on challenges. Your analytical mindset coupled with your commitment to accuracy makes you stand out. Efficiency is your second nature as you consistently meet targets and deadlines.

* Technical proficiency in MS Excel

* Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion

* Strong interpersonal abilities to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels

* Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a willingness to learn, grow, and take on challenges

* Analytical mindset with a commitment to accuracy

* Highly efficient with excellent time management to meet targets and deadlines

What sets this company apart:

Our client offers a fast-paced environment with ample opportunities for growth and development. They will offer full study support for ACCA/CIMA and offer a hybrid working model. Your contributions will also play a key role in shaping the success of this organisation.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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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.