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Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Buckshaw Village, Chorley

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: 25k - 28k (DOE)

Job Purpose: We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial data within our organisation. You will be responsible for various accounting tasks, including sales ledger management, purchase ledger processing, debt collection, and bank reconciliations. If you are a self-starter with excellent organisational skills and a can-do attitude, we invite you to apply for this position and contribute to our finance department's success.

Responsibilities: As an Accounts Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Sales Ledger Postings and Reconciliations: Accurately record and reconcile sales transactions.

• Upload of Sales Invoices: Ensure all monthly and weekly sales invoices are uploaded and sent to customers promptly.

• Debt Collection: Actively manage debt collection efforts and escalate issues to the Finance Manager when necessary.

• Assisting in Month-End Processes: Support the month-end process of the ID Facility, contributing to the timely closure of financial periods.

• Purchase Ledger Postings and Reconciliations: Process purchase invoices and reconcile supplier accounts.

• Upload of Purchase Invoices: Ensure accurate upload of monthly/weekly purchase invoices received from suppliers, verifying claims for correctness.

• Payment Runs: Issue weekly payment runs for authorization.

• Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements to ensure accurate financial records.

• Expense Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliation of expenses.

• Ad Hoc Duties: Assist with various ad hoc tasks and projects as required by the finance team.

Knowledge / Skills / Behaviors: To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualities:

• Self-Starter: Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work independently.

• Organized and Diligent: Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail.

• Stakeholder Relationship Building: Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant stakeholders.

• Team Player: Collaborate effectively with colleagues in a team-oriented environment.

• Office-Based Role: This is an office-based position.

• Can-Do Attitude: Approach tasks with a positive and proactive mindset.

Qualifications and Experience: To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word for communication and documentation.

• Preferable experience using Xero.

• Accurate data entry and information capturing skills.

• Knowledge of both sales and purchase ledger roles.

• A clean driving license.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for finance, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to our commitment to delivering accurate and timely financial information.

We look forward to receiving your application!