Assistant Accountant
?? West Lancashire
?? 30-38k + Study Support
We are recruiting for a growing e-commerce business based near Ormskirk as they seek recruit an Assistant Accountant. The business is in an exciting phase of growth having recently invested across operations, systems and new modern office space.
This is a newly created role reporting to the Financial Controller and offers a clear progression plan alongside study support for AAT, ACCA or CIMA. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their finance experience and gain exposure to month-end processes within a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assisting with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes
2. Supporting the preparation of management information
3. Assisting with national statistical reporting
4. Managing day-to-day finance operations including sales invoices, purchase invoices, cashbook payments and petty cash
5. Maintaining credit control data to support the sales team with customer account management
6. Processing and ensuring timely bank payments
7. Performing accounts receivable and payable reconciliations
8. Maintaining accurate sales ledger and purchase ledger records
9. Assisting with payroll preparation, including timesheet and attendance data for the external payroll bureau
10. Supporting responses to external auditor queries