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Accounts Assistant

Robert Walters
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Salford, Greater Manchester M6 5BR

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a rapidly growing business in the Northwest, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Manager.
  • The role is office-based, full-time, and offers opportunities for future progression within the finance team.
  • Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a finance-related role and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
  • The position involves tasks such as recording payments, submitting invoices, and resolving account queries.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, reflecting the candidate's experience and skills.

Our client is one of the fastest growing businesses in their industry in the Northwest. They are currently in a period of rapid growth and are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their Finance Manager with the day-to-day running of the transactional finance department. This is an office-based role that offers potential future opportunities to progress and develop within the wider Finance team of this rapidly expanding business.

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Potential for future progression
  • Full-time office-based role

What you'll do:

As an Accounts Assistant, your role will be integral to the smooth operation of our client's finance department. You will be responsible for recording all payments and transactions, allocating payments across accounts, submitting invoices, registering supplier invoices, resolving account queries, reviewing ledgers, setting up accounts on the accounting software and liaising with internal stakeholders. Your excellent organisational skills will ensure that these tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.

  • Record all received payments and transactions for suppliers and customers.
  • Allocate payments and receipts across all relevant accounts.
  • Submit invoices to customers, ensuring correct VAT application.
  • Register incoming supplier invoices from both email and post.
  • Investigate and resolve queries related to supplier and customer accounts.
  • Regularly review the Aged Debtor and Aged Creditor ledgers.
  • Accurately set up accounts on Sage for new suppliers and customers.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders on queries and approval matters.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Accounts Assistant position will bring strong verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft Excel, the ability to learn new systems quickly, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate excellent organisational skills. Your attention to detail will be crucial in ensuring accuracy in all tasks.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Excel
  • Ability to learn and understand new systems quickly.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a rapidly growing retailer that values its employees. They offer a competitive benefits package and the ability to progress within the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact.

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.