Accounts Assistant - 9 Month Contract

This successful retail business in Denton has an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to carry out a key 9-month maternity contract.

They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will support daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial records, and assist in preparing audit documentation. This role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work to deadlines, and a solid working knowledge of Excel.

Key Responsibilities

Treasury & Banking

• Perform daily treasury duties, ensuring all cash movements are recorded accurately.
• Complete daily bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Manage petty cash, reconciling and recording expenditures.

Purchasing & Sales Ledger

• Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Handle credit notes and debit notes, ensuring correct allocation.
• Carry out account allocations for both supplier and customer accounts.
• Process contras between customer and supplier accounts as required.

Order & Stock Processing

• Support order processing, ensuring accuracy of data entry.
• Monitor and record stock movements, including Next stock movements.
• Assist with reviewing reports as needed.

Credit Control

• Support credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments and updating customer records.
• Prepare customer statements and respond to account queries.

Payments & Billing

• Assist with the invoice run, ensuring timely generation and distribution of invoices.
• Support the payment run, preparing payment files and remittances.
• Conduct credit card analysis, ensuring all expenses are supported and correctly coded.

Audit & Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of the audit file, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and organised.
• Produce regular reports and analysis using Excel.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar Accounts or Finance role.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and deadlines.

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

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