Accounts Assistant

Whitefield, Manchester

25,000 + Benefits | 35 Hour Working Week

The Company:

We're partnering with a highly successful business in Whitefield that is looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join the team.

As an Accounts Assistant, when you join the team, you'll initially focus on the Sales Ledger/ Credit Control side of accounts, with a view to cross training to undertake both Sales & Purchase Ledger in the coming months. This presents the perfect opportunity to progress with the business as future promotional opportunities will arise.

A great opportunity for a candidate looking for a long-term career in Accounts.

The Accounts Assistant Role:

Checking automatically generated sales invoices and contacting businesses to ensure payment within terms
Approving the release of orders once payment has been received
Conducting Credit Checks, opening new accounts and monitoring credit limits
Providing month end debtor reports
Raising credit/debit notes and issuing customer statements.
Liaise with other departments to resolve any queries relating sales invoices
Assisting with Purchase invoice logging to system and matching up invoices to process through to approval stage, resolving queries along the way
Responsible for reconciliation of supplier statements
Ensure prompt and accurate payments are made to suppliers.
Opening new supplier accounts and conducting anti-fraud checks

The Person:

Experience in an Account Assistant, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger role or similar would be an advantage
Good communication skills with the confidence to speak to customers and suppliers
Confident with MS Office, including Word & Excel
An organised individual who is able to work proactively
Desire to learn and develop new skills to grow within the finance team

To Apply:
Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant position via the advertisement for immediate consideration.

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