Overview
Forge Talent are currently working with an established company in South Manchester who are looking for an Assistant Accountant to strengthen its finance team. The role supports day-to-day supplier accounting, reinforces financial controls and contributes to month-end activity within a fast-paced environment.
Main duties
Support month-end activity including journal postings and reconciliation work requested by the Finance Lead.
Produce weekly and monthly sales and finance reports for internal stakeholders.
Prepare and execute payment runs and maintain accurate payment records.
Manage supplier relationships: resolve queries, perform reconciliations and support onboarding of new suppliers.
Administer employee expenses in the organisations expense platform and support payroll administration tasks at month end.
Run and maintain the purchase ledger: process supplier invoices, action queries, and keep the finance inbox under control.
Keep supplier documentation organised and auditable (POs, goods received notes, invoices, payment confirmations) within the companys accounting system.
Maintain and update supplier master data and preferred supplier records.
Enforce authorisation workflows: verify approvals, match orders to invoices and confirm receipt of goods/services.
Assist with basic financial analysis of outstanding payables and provide input to short-term cash planning.
Skills & experience
Minimum three years experience in an accounting or finance support role.
Practical knowledge of VAT and supplier accounting.
A track record of improving processes and tightening controls.
Excellent accuracy with numerical data and strong keyboard/data-entry skills.
Effective communicator with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
A-level or equivalent qualification (or demonstrable relevant experience).
Familiarity with mainstream accounting packages and expense platforms advantageous.
Whats on offer
Salary up to £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
Pension scheme and employee discounts.
30 days annual leave.
Flexible working arrangements.
Parking on site.
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