Assistant Accountant - Ascent Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Ascent Recruitment is pleased to support a growing manufacturing business in Rochdale in its search for an Assistant Accountant.

Reporting to an outstanding and supportive Head of Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Accounts Receivable (AR) function and you'll be exposed to a broad range of duties across the finance function.

This role presents a real opportunity for career progression to Management Accountant and beyond, and the company also provides study support and actively encourages continuous professional development.

Plus, you get to wrap up at 1pm every Friday, with plans to transition to a 4-day workweek next year!

Key Duties:-

-Manage debtors ledger, reconcile customer portals

-Perform credit control, maintain target aged debt

-Identify process improvement opportunities

-Assist in management accounts preparation

-Prepare and post journals in ERP Systems

-Conduct monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations

-Lead annual fixed asset audit

-Assist with annual stock take and documentation

-Manage leases

-Support annual external audits and other audit needs

-Maintain ERP & system

-Assist with projects and ad hoc tasks

Key Skills:-

-AAT Qualified/studier, degree educated or QBE

-Self-motivated and proactive

-Excellent communication

-Customer and service-oriented

-Strong drive for accuracy

Remuneration/Benefits:-

-Up to £31,000

-10% bonus

-Full study support given

-1 pm finish on a Friday (plans to go down to a 4-day week next year)

-Matched pension

If you are interested in a chat about the role, apply now, because this one will not be on the market for long.