Assistant Accountant

RG Consultancy are working with a very well established Macclesfield based construction SME who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This is a brand-new role to support recent and fast company growth. You will join a small and busy finance team and report into the Management Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant who would like more exposure and a mixture of transactional and assistance tasks in regards to management accounts

This is a fast-growing business with loads of scope for progression within the finance department.

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Closedown for Christmas
• Flexible working arrangement
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Study support
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance

• Focus on purchase ledger management, including accurate processing of invoices and company expenses
• Monitoring and managing the accounts inbox, ensuring timely responses to supplier queries
• Performing bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records
• Preparing and issuing client invoices in line with agreed terms
• Monitoring outstanding balances and maintaining the sales ledger to ensure accuracy
• Carrying out credit control duties, including sending payment reminders, following up with clients on overdue accounts, and escalating where necessary
• Building strong relationships with clients to resolve queries and encourage timely payment
• Supporting cashflow management by providing updates on expected receipts and overdue debts
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and journals
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes by reconciling control accounts and preparing schedules
• Assisting in producing reports and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Maintaining accurate records for audit purposes and supporting external audit request
• Helping with VAT returns and other statutory filings as required

• AAT qualified or studying, early-stage CIMA/ACCA studiers will also be considered for this role
• Experience with in the construction industry would be an advantage
• Strong IT skills, including SAGE and MS Excel, any experience assisting with a new system implementation would be an advantage
• Willingness to learn and develop within a small team and growing company