£26K/yr to £32K/yr
Manchester, England
Permanent, Variable

Accounts Assistant

Posted by Forge Talent.

Finance Assistant - Job Description

THE ROLE

Working with a fast growing and ambitious retail business based in Old Trafford, Manchester.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our team with a viee of progressing into a Senior Member of the team. Working hours are Monday - Friday with some flexibility on hours worked and 1 day working from home.

Benefits Package:

  • Flexible working opportunity
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Additional birthday day off
  • Sample sales
  • Pension scheme

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to Finance Manager, you will be assisting with a wide range of Finance Tasks & Assisting with Finance Projects for the department:

  • Maintenance of Purchase Ledger including Stock Invoice Processing
  • Experience with Letters of Credits
  • Bill of Lading Management
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Supplier Query & Management
  • Statement Reconciliations
  • General Support to Finance Manger and Wider Team

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3-4 years' experience in Accounts Assistant Role - Preferably Studying towards AAT
  • Strong Knowledge of Accounts Payable Processes
  • Strong Communication Skills - Both Written / Verbal
  • Wanting a Progressive Career in Finance
  • Excellent Organisational Skills / Numerical & Analytical Skills
  • Experience of working in an Import Business would be beneficial
  • Strong IT Skills including Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to prioritise Workload / Meet Deadlines & Multitask
  • High Level of Accuracy & Attention to Detail