Mpeople Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced and ambitious Accounts Assistant on behalf of a thriving manufacturing client based in Central Oldham. This is a full-time, Permanent position, and would be 100% office based.

The Accounts Assistant will assist the Financial Controller in ensuring all the Purchase ledger, Sales ledger, Cashbook and Payroll transactions are processed in a timely manner. The individual should be ambitious and have the mindset to learn.

Responsibilities and duties will include: -

Purchase Ledger

Processing all supplier invoices ensuring they are matched to delivery notes, purchase orders and coded to the correct nominal ledger code and supplier account.
Monthly supplier statement reconciliation.
Performing proposed supplier payment runs and sending remittance advice notes.
Identification and resolution of queries.
Process & post expenses claims / credit card transactions for internal staff.

Sales Ledger / Cashbook

Allocating customer receipts and supplier payments in the bank.
Credit control, following up with customers for outstanding accounts.
Import sales invoices into Xero and set up new customers.
Bank Reconciliation daily.

Payroll

Collate and process weekly hours from T&A system.
Processing weekly on Sage Payroll.
Send weekly attendance report to production teams.
Process and manage DEAs.

Other duties will include assisting the FC with Month End responsibilities, such as:

Running TB for Financial Model.
Assist with month end include posting journals and intercompany recharges.
Process accruals, prepayments and fixed asset depreciation.
Assist year end tasks including financial audit.
Assist with VAT returns, PAYE and Pension
Assist Financial Controller when needed.

To be considered for this role, you will:

Have a minimum of 12 months of experience within an Accounts Administration or similar role
Have at least basic understanding and experience of Purchase and Sales Ledger
Have effective written and verbal communication
Be able to prioritise and organise workload
Be numerate and literate
Have strong administrative skills
Have excellent IT skills
Be a team player

Please note that Mpeople Recruitment cannot always respond to all applicants due to the high volume of CV's received on a daily basis. Should you not receive a response within 5 working days please accept this as not been successful. Mpeople wish you all the best in your job search.