Accounts Assistant

Description

Your new company

We 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 role

As 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 stakeholdersWhat you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role

Working knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Credit control experience

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Good communication skills

Confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Excel

A proactive and flexible approach to workWhat you'll get in return

Competitive pay rate of £16.16 per hour

Fully office-based role in Wigan (5 days per week).

Opportunity to secure a permanent position

Immediate start available

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5:00pm

Exposure to all areas of the finance function

Candidates must be available immediately or on a notice period of no more than one week.

What you need to do now

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