Accounts Assistant
Location: Fleetwood
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary : £30k
Our client, a well-established business, is seeking a skilled Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Fleetwood. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a reputable organisation offering a supportive environment, variety in your day-to-day role, and opportunities for professional growth.
The Role
As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function across sales ledger, purchase ledger, and general ledger activities. You will ensure the accuracy of financial data, maintain organised records, and contribute to the smooth running of month-end processes.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Ledger:
Preparation and validation of distributor invoices
Processing bank transfers and payment allocations
Weekly Aged Debtors reporting and chasing overdue accounts
Calculating commissions and liaising with external contacts
Reconciliation of distributor accounts
Ownership of day-to-day and month-end AR processes
Purchase Ledger:
Checking purchase orders for correct GL codes
Matching invoices against receipts
Entering and validating supplier invoices
Processing fixed assets and maintaining the asset register
BACS and cheque payments, foreign currency transfers, and contras
Supplier account reconciliations
General Ledger:
Journal postings
Monthly review and reconciliation of account balances to the trial balance
Variance analysis, accruals, and prepayments
Other Duties:
VAT submissions
Handling ad hoc queries
General administration tasks
Skills & Experience Required
Minimum AAT Level 2 (or equivalent qualification in finance/accountancy)
At least 2 years' experience in a similar accounting role
Good standard of education, including GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in Maths and English
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel; Oracle E-Business Suite experience advantageous
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
What's on Offer
Opportunity to work with a respected household brand
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Professional development opportunities
If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take the next step in your finance career, we would be delighted to hear from you