Accounts Assistant - Mature Accountants ltd : Job Details

Our client, a Business Recovery / Insolvency practice based in Oldham, is looking for a new Full time Accounts Assistant to join their growing team.

This role will be a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to gain experience in Insolvency Accounting and already has some experience in all-round bookkeeping/accounting either through hands on experience or a qualification such as an A level or degree in Accountancy. Full training will be provided and a study support package is on offer too, for AAT/ACCA or an equivalent qualifications.

The role will join a small pre-appointment team of 5 staff in a 15 people practice. They use a bespoke accounting software so full training will be given. There may be occasional visits to clients premises so a car will be essential.

Assignment Details

• Day to day bookkeeping
• Bank reconciliations
• Insolvency work
• Processing invoices
• Recording receipts and payments
• Preparing and checking ledger balances
• To communicate and liaise verbally and in writing with clients
• Client record keeping
• Other duties consistent with the grade as directed.

Skills required

• Previous bookkeeping / accounting experience is essential , either hands on or via qualifications ( A level Accounting / Degree in finance )
• Good General IT skills - MS word, excel, email, social media etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisation and time management to ensure deadlines are met
• Able to work on your own as well as part of the team (given guidance)
• Plenty of common sense
• Ability to work well under pressure