We are working with a dynamic services business based in the Blackburn area who are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their small finance team. The company has been well established for over 50 years and has developed and evolved into a well-respected brand.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who wishes to join the business in this newly created role, working alongside an excellent Finance Manager. You will be able to make the role your own and have some autonomy assisting with the month end reporting, while at the same time become an integral part of the wider team.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant will include:
1. Maintaining accurate transactional reporting and associated general ledger reconciliations.
2. Processing accounts payable and receivable across all sites.
3. Managing employee expense claims and credit card reconciliations.
4. Posting and reconciling bank transactions and monitoring the daily cash flow.
5. Preparing VAT returns and other statutory filings.
6. Responsible for the billing process and on-going management of timely collections of monies owed.
7. Develop strong client relationships to promote timely credit control.
8. Maintaining fixed asset registers across the sites, reporting all values and depreciati...