Accounts Assistant - Reed : Job Details

Accounts Assistant

• Annual Salary: £27k - £32k
• Location: Altrincham
• Job Type: Full-time
• Hours: 8:45am to 5:30pm (office based)

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join a successful family-run company based in Altrincham. This full-time, office-based role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits. The successful candidate will support the Finance Director with various business accounting activities, ensuring the smooth operation of the finance department.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Raising, sending, and paying invoices, as well as chasing late payments.
• Reconciling company accounts and ensuring financial records are accurate.
• Processing purchase orders and supporting invoice approval.
• Assisting with accounts and general administrative tasks.
• Documenting and maintaining the business’s finance procedures and implementing updates as necessary.
• Maintaining the company purchase and sales ledgers.
• Performing bank reconciliations and cash book maintenance.
• Liaising with third-party providers, clients, and suppliers.
• Conducting basic level administration and filing.
• Updating and maintaining procedural documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounts or credit control team.
• Accomplished familiarity with Microsoft Windows Office software, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High levels of accuracy and analytical skills.
• Mature and effective communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and exacting standards.

Benefits:

• 34 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Free parking.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful Accounts Assistant to join a leading organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.