Accounts Assistant

Location: Walkden

Accounts Assistant - Walkden

Senior Accounts Assistant to manage the day-to-day financial transactions, support month-end closing, and assist Group Financial Controller and FD with reporting.

Key Responsibilities

· Transactional Processing:
Handle purchase and sales ledgers, process invoices, manage expense claims, and run payment runs.

· Payroll – Support payroll and HR staff and provide cover

· Reconciliations:
Perform regular bank, credit card, and control account reconciliations.

· Month-End Support:
Assist with journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and trial balance preparations.

· Reporting & Compliance:
Help prepare quarterly VAT returns and compile data for annual statutory audits.

· Query Resolution:
Act as a main point of contact for internal and external supplier or customer account queries.

· Intercompany recharges – calculate and raise recharge invoices

· Managing and Mentoring – Manage a small finance and admin team

Required

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience:

2 to 5 years of practical experience in an accounts or finance environment plus experience of setting, supporting and reviewing objectives.

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Qualifications:

Part-qualified AAT Level 4.

· Software Proficiency:
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage 200, Sage 50 payroll).

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Soft Skills:

High attention to detail, strong communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving