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Accounts Assistant

Page Personnel Finance
Posted a day ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Wigan, Lancashire WN5 0RA

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Page Personnel is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant for a retail company in Wigan, known for its commitment to quality and strong financial department.
  • The role involves managing day-to-day financial transactions, reconciling invoices, monitoring accounts, and supporting the finance team during month-end closing.
  • Candidates should have proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, a strong understanding of accounting principles, and good organizational skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary between £22,000 and £25,000 and requires relevant experience, although the specific number of years is not mentioned.
  • Successful candidates will enjoy a vibrant work culture, generous holiday leave, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career progression.

Page Personnel are working alongside a growing leader in the retail Industry. Who believe that success is driven by their talented team. They are currently seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Assistant to join our finance team based in Wigan.

Client Details

This is a renowned retail company with over 2,000 employees. Based in Wigan, it is well-known for its commitment to providing high-quality products and its robust financial department.

Description

As an Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for:

  • Day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
  • Reconcile invoices received and distribute them to appropriate departments.
  • Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
  • Provide support to the finance team during the month-end closing.
  • Maintain vendor files and correspond with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies.
  • Prepare reports detailing accounts payable status.
  • Assist with audits, fact checks, and resolve audit findings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Profile

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly in Excel.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles.
  • Good organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills for liaising with other departments.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.

Job Offer

If you are successful you will be entitled to:

  • A competitive salary, ranging from £22k to £25k
  • A vibrant, supportive work culture.
  • Generous holiday leave.
  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career progression within the retail industry.

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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.