Assistant Accountant

We're searching for a proficient Financial Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling financial transactions, maintaining financial records and preparing monthly financial reports.

Client Details

Based in Wigan our client is a global entity, who pride themselves on working to the highest standards, ensuring quality, safety, and effectiveness. Their products are marketed worldwide through a network of leading companies and distributors.

Description

Join our clients welcoming finance team as an Assistant Accountant and play a crucial role in their financial operations. They are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to manage supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing non-PO invoices, credit card transactions, and expenses in SAP, ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations.
• Matching supplier invoices with purchase orders and goods receipts to ensure accuracy.
• Addressing supplier queries and maintaining precise supplier account records.
• Managing payment proposals, executing bank transfers, and handling urgent payment requests.
• Overseeing daily bank postings and supporting cash flow forecasting efforts.
• Pursuing overdue invoices and obtaining missing remittance advices.
• Preparing monthly reconciliations and contributing to budgetary control.
• Assisting with year-end audits and driving process improvements.

Profile

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

• A degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Early stages studier or keen to start studying ACCA or CIMA
• Excellent understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software.
• Strong understanding of business and income tax worksheets and computations.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary up to £30k
• Opportunities for professional development within the organisation
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• A positive and innovative work environment.
• Generous holiday leave.
• Access to company-wide support and training.

We encourage all candidates who meet the above criteria to apply and become a part of our thriving team in Wigan.