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Assistant Accountant

Ascent Recruitment Limited
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Rochdale, Lancashire OL12 0BJ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Ascent Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a manufacturing business in Rochdale.
  • The role involves managing the Accounts Receivable function and contributing to the month-end process.
  • Candidates should have AAT qualification, be degree educated or QBE, and possess strong communication skills.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £31,000 with a 10% bonus and full study support.
  • The company promotes career progression and offers a 1 pm finish on Fridays, with plans for a 4-day workweek next year.

Ascent Recruitment is pleased to support a growing manufacturing business in Rochdale in its search for an Assistant Accountant.

Reporting to an outstanding and supportive Head of Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Accounts Receivable (AR) function and you will also contribute to the month end process as well as being exposed to a broad range of duties across the finance function.

This role presents a real opportunity for career progression to Management Accountant and beyond, and the company also provides study support and actively encourages continuous professional development.

Plus, you get to wrap up at 1pm every Friday, with plans to transition to a 4-day workweek later this year!

Key Duties:-

-Manage debtors ledger, reconcile customer portals

-Perform credit control, maintain target aged debt

-Identify process improvement opportunities

-Assist in management accounts preparation

-Prepare and post journals in ERP Systems

-Conduct monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations

-Lead annual fixed asset audit

-Assist with annual stock take and documentation

-Manage leases

-Support annual external audits and other audit needs

-Maintain ERP & system

-Assist with projects and ad hoc tasks

Key Skills:-

-AAT Qualified/studier, degree educated or QBE

-Self-motivated and proactive

-Excellent communication

-Customer and service-oriented

-Strong drive for accuracy

Remuneration/Benefits:-

-Up to £31,000

-10% bonus

-Full study support given

-1 pm finish on a Friday (plans to go down to a 4-day week next year)

-Matched pension

If you are interested in a chat about the role, apply now, because this one will not be on the market for long.

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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.