Accountancy Recruit is partnering a client in Middlewich to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This position would suit a Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant keen to undertake an all round role supporting in the finance team of a busy organization. The Accounts Assistant will report to the Management Accountant and be responsible for assisting with a variety of day-to-day financial operations such as sales and purchase ledgers and basic bookkeeping.
The Accounts Assistant will have the following responsibilities:
- Raising and processing sales orders.
- Processing sales invoices and sales returns.
- Processing purchase orders and expense forms.
- Stock reconciliations.
- Reconciling the bank accounts and customer accounts.
- Reconciling the payment method movements.
- Assisting with the resolution of any queries.
- Providing administrative support to the team.
- Working closely with individuals across the business at all levels, particularly finance colleagues and sales/marketing.
To be successful in this role the Accounts Assistant will have the following experience:
- Hold or be studying towards a relevant accountancy qualification. Experience in a similar role.
- Enthusiastic, committed and ability to learn quickly with previous experience in a busy environment.
- Strong systems experience and an aptitude for numbers.
- Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accountancy procedures.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work with individuals across departments and liaise with external customers and contacts.
- Solid organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
The salary advertised for this vacancy is a guideline and the salary offered will be commensurate with experience.