Accounts Payable Assistant

Your new companyBased in Oldham, your new company is a established company who are looking to add to their small finance team - with a particular focus on Purchase ledger.

Your new roleThe Purchase Ledger/ Accounts Assistant plays a key supporting role within the finance team, working closely with two Senior Finance Officers to help maintain efficient and effective financial operations across the department with main focus on purchase ledger.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase ledger, including processing invoices and arranging supplier payments
• Performing regular bank reconciliations
• Assisting with payroll administration
• Reconciling petty cash and pre-paid card transactions
• Providing general office support, including handling incoming telephone enquiries
• Undertaking additional tasks and duties as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience using accounting systems; familiarity with Sage is advantageous
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proven experience working within an accounts function, including hands-on involvement in purchase ledger and payroll
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident communication abilities, with a professional and approachable telephone manner

What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary

Ability to take ownership

Free parking
20days holidays + bh37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Pension Must  be able to undergo/clear an enhanced DBS checkWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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