- *YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE AND NOT REQUIRE A SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE OTHERWISE DO NOT APPLY AS YOUR APPLICATION WON'T BE PROCESSED**
You must meet all the ‘essential criteria' also for your application to be considered.
Company details and job overview:
Kenton Black Finance are supporting a business based in Morecambe who have been operating for over a 150 years. The company believe in the value of encouraging and growing their team, challenging them and inspiring them to excel at their skills. They are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to work on a full-time and permanent basis. The Assistant Accountant will support the finance department by managing daily accounting tasks. The role is crucial for the accurate maintenance of financial records and the smooth operation of all accounting activities. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.
Your new job as the Assistant Accountant:
Data Entry and Record Keeping:
- Enter financial transactions into internal databases
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of ledgers and journals
Accounts Payable and Receivable:
- Process invoices and follow up with suppliers as needed
- Ensure timely payments to suppliers and resolve discrepancies
- Daily chasing of overdue debt and issuing statements
Bank Reconciliations:
- Perform bank reconciliations on a regular basis
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between bank statements and internal records
Financial Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports
- Provide support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting principles
Audit Support:
- Assist in preparing documentation for external and internal audits
- Provide necessary support during audit processes
Payroll:
- Responsible for the full end to end payroll process for both companies
- Maintenance of the time & attendance system
General Accounting Support:
- Support the Financial Controller with general accounting tasks
- Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes
Other Duties:
- Respond to accounting enquiries from management in a timely manner
- Perform other related duties as required
Experience and Skills required to apply:
- 1-2 years minimum of experience in an accounting role preferred
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle)
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Salary and Reward on offer:
- A salary of up to £35,000
- Pension
- Annual leave of 31 days including Bank holidays (this increases to 32 days after 1 year, and 33 days after 2 years)
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Aberdeen and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.