We're searching for a proficient Financial Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling financial transactions, maintaining financial records and preparing monthly financial reports.
Client Details
Based in Wigan our client is a global entity, who pride themselves on working to the highest standards, ensuring quality, safety, and effectiveness. Their products are marketed worldwide through a network of leading companies and distributors.
Description
Join our clients welcoming finance team as an Assistant Accountant and play a crucial role in their financial operations. They are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to manage supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing non-PO invoices, credit cards, and expenses in SAP, ensuring HMRC compliance.
- Matching supplier invoices to PO and goods receipts.
- Resolving supplier queries and maintaining accurate supplier account records.
- Handling payment proposals, bank transfers, and urgent payment requests.
- Managing daily bank postings and supporting cash flow forecasting.
- Chasing overdue invoices and missing remittance advice.
- Preparing monthly reconciliations and supporting budgetary control.
- Assisting with year-end audits and process improvements.
Profile
A successful Assistant Accountant should have:
- A degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Early stages studier or keen to start studying ACCA or CIMA
- Excellent understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
- Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
- Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software.
- Strong understanding of business and income tax worksheets and computations.
Job Offer
- A competitive salary up to £26k
- Opportunities for professional development within the organisation
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working
- A positive and innovative work environment.
- Generous holiday leave.
- Access to company-wide support and training.
We encourage all candidates who meet the above criteria to apply and become a part of our thriving team in Wigan.