Accounts Assistant

A growing, Private Equity backed business in Hyde is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join its busy finance team. This role will offer broad exposure across a range of finance functions, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your skillset. However, the primary focus will be within Sales Ledger and Accounts Receivable, making it ideal for someone looking to build upon existing experience in this area.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you ll be responsible for a variety of finance and administration duties, including:

• Processing customer payments
• Allocating cash receipts and credit notes
• Investigating payment queries
• Producing monthly credit reports
• Managing the accounts inbox
• Issuing customer correspondence and reminder letters
• Maintaining accurate electronic records
• Supporting accounts receivable activities
• Handling incoming calls and finance-related enquiries
• Assisting with additional finance tasks as required

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong numerical and analytical skillset
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Previous experience within a finance, accounts receivable, credit control or finance administration role would be advantageous.

• c £27,500 - £28,500 basic salary
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for long service
• Buy additional holiday scheme
• Staff discounts
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellness programme
• Death in service benefit
• Free fruit and additional employee perks

If you re looking to join a stable business that offers career development and a supportive working environment, we d love to hear from you.