Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

• Location: Haydock
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £28k - £30k

I am currently seeking a dedicated Assistant Accountant to support the finance department in a growing family-owned company, reporting directly to the Financial Controller.

This role is perfect for someone who is meticulous, enjoys working with numbers, and is looking to grow their accounting expertise within a supportive environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Managing sales and purchase invoicing to ensure financial accuracy.
• Maintaining the sales ledger and purchase ledger.
• Performing bank reconciliations to keep financial records in check.
• Overseeing credit control processes to ensure timely payments.
• Executing bank payments with precision and accuracy.
• Assisting in the preparation of Profit & Loss (P&L) statements.
• Conducting balance sheet checks to ensure financial integrity.
• Processing timesheets for accurate payroll management.
• Onboarding new customers and setting up their financial accounts.
• Completing monthly reconciliation of the balance sheet to maintain financial health.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for effective cross-departmental collaboration.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme.
• Convenient onsite parking.
• Study support for ongoing professional development.
• A generous holiday allowance of 31 days including bank holidays, with the potential to increase with length of service.
• Monday to Friday, with flexible start times of either 8:30 am to 5:00 pm or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

To apply for the Assistant Accountant position, please apply online.