Jobstore are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our clients finance team near Accrington. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accuracy in financial records and assisting with various accounting tasks. The right candidate must be enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated person to support the Financial Manager as part of a small team and have the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
* Assist with accounts payable processes, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
* Perform data entry tasks to maintain accurate financial records across accounting software platforms especially Sage.
* Support the preparation of financial reports and statements as required.
* Collaborate with team members to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.
* Maintain organised documentation for all financial transactions and ensure compliance with company policies.
* Utilise Workday for managing financial data and reporting functions.
* Provide support during audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
Experience
* Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is desirable, ideally within a distribution setting.
* The post holder should be partly qualified CIMA (or equivalent) or working towards, have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar role and be able to demonstrate the required competencies.
* The post holder is required to be computer literate with a working knowledge of company bespoke software (ideally Sage 200, however Microsoft Office is essential).
* Time management skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Commercial awareness.
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in finance while contributing to a great team environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role as an Accounts Assistant.
Jobstore is an equal opportunities employer and we value diversity.
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