Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant £25,000-£26,000 Bolton AAT Study Support Provided Axon Moore is pleased to be working with a rapidly growing business based in Bolton who are looking for a trainee accounts assistant to join their finance team. We are looking for an intelligent and ambitious individual who is looking to pursue a career in accounting and finance with AAT study support on offer.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include supporting with the purchase ledger function for the business, with potential to increase responsibilities over time. The ideal candidate would preferably have some experience working within an office environment, ideally within finance, or has started/has the desire to start their AAT qualifications. Full training will be provided.Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Processing supplier invoices, matching them to purchase order
• Assisting in the set-up of new suppliers
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations
• Resolving any invoice queries and disputes
• Maintaining accurate records onto the system
• Assisting with credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments
• Post and reconcile daily cashbook transactions
• Support month-end activities
• Ad hoc tasks and duties as directed by the Financial Controller

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience working within an office environment- ideally within a finance department but not essential
• Studying/desire to study AAT qualifications
• Good communication skills and telephone manner
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and part of a team

Benefits & Package

• Starting salary up to £26,000
• 37.5 hours per week
• AAT study support
• Company pension scheme
• Plus other additional benefits

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