Overall Purpose of the Role:We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support a growing finance team. Supporting the Financial Controller, this role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records, driving process improvements, and ensuring the finance function operates efficiently. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in ledger processes with the ambition and capability to support broader accounting and reporting functions.What you will be doing:Month-End & Financial Support
* Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
* Help maintain the integrity of the general ledger
* Support balance sheet reconciliations and analysis
* Aid in cash flow forecasting and reporting
* Assist in budgeting and forecasting cycles
Purchase Ledger Oversight
* Oversee day-to-day purchase ledger processes, ensuring invoices are entered, approved, and reconciled timely
* Act as the first escalation point for supplier queries, overdue items, and accountsthat require further attention
* Review and approve supplier payment runs
* Ensure supplier account reconciliations are accurate and up to date
Audit & Compliance
* Support audit preparations by providing timely, accurate documentation
* Assist in maintaining internal controls across the finance function
* Help ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Liaise with commercial, operations, and procurement teams to align finance processes
* Provide ad hoc reporting and financial insight as required
* Support continuous improvement projects within the finance department
What we ask from you:
* AAT Level 4 qualified or Finance-related degree
* Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and purchase ledger processes
* Prior experience in a finance role, ideally with exposure to both transactional and reporting activities
* Experience using accounting software (Sage and/or similar ERP systems)
* Strong Excel skills
* High attention to detail and strong numerical skills
* Proactive and organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate across teams
* Willingness to learn and develop within a growing finance team
* Ability to take ownership of tasks
What we can offer in return:
* Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few….. please click on our benefits brochure to view further details
* Gym, fitness and retail discounts
* Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
* Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
* We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round
Location:Aptus House, Unit 19-20, Barrs Fold Road, Wingates, Industrial Estate, Bolton, BL5 3XPWhat’s next?Please send your CV and contact details tocareers@aptusutilities.co.ukIf you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face. #J-18808-Ljbffr