Accounts Assistant

Your new companyWe are working with a well-established and growing business within the industrial supply sector that is seeking a proactive and hands-on Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Wigan. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy organisation in a broad, all-round accounts position where you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function.

The successful candidate will enjoy working across multiple areas of finance, building strong internal and external relationships, and taking ownership of a varied workload. With the opportunity to secure a permanent position following an initial temporary period, this role would suit someone looking for stability, long-term prospects and the chance to make a real impact from day one.

Your new roleAs an Accounts Assistant, you'll support the finance function across a range of duties including:

• Accounts Payable (purchase ledger)
• Accounts Receivable (sales ledger)
• Credit control
• Processing supplier invoices and payments
• Allocating and reconciling customer payments
• Resolving account and invoice queries
• Assisting with bank reconciliations
• Supporting month-end processes
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders

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