Accounts Assistant

Description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Fleetwood

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary : £30k

Our client, a well-established business, is seeking a skilled Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Fleetwood. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a reputable organisation offering a supportive environment, variety in your day-to-day role, and opportunities for professional growth.

The Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function across sales ledger, purchase ledger, and general ledger activities. You will ensure the accuracy of financial data, maintain organised records, and contribute to the smooth running of month-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger:

Preparation and validation of distributor invoices

Processing bank transfers and payment allocations

Weekly Aged Debtors reporting and chasing overdue accounts

Calculating commissions and liaising with external contacts

Reconciliation of distributor accounts

Ownership of day-to-day and month-end AR processes

Purchase Ledger:

Checking purchase orders for correct GL codes

Matching invoices against receipts

Entering and validating supplier invoices

Processing fixed assets and maintaining the asset register

BACS and cheque payments, foreign currency transfers, and contras

Supplier account reconciliations

General Ledger:

Journal postings

Monthly review and reconciliation of account balances to the trial balance

Variance analysis, accruals, and prepayments

Other Duties:

VAT submissions

Handling ad hoc queries

General administration tasks

Skills & Experience Required

Minimum AAT Level 2 (or equivalent qualification in finance/accountancy)

At least 2 years' experience in a similar accounting role

Good standard of education, including GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in Maths and English

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel; Oracle E-Business Suite experience advantageous

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure, and meet deadlines

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work with a respected household brand

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take the next step in your finance career, we would be delighted to hear from you

Ad ID: 5416932761