Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant / Altrincham / Salary £30,000 - £35,000 / Excellent Benefits / 12 Month Fixed Term Contract / Office Based / Immediate Start

Accounts Assistant Benefits

• £30,000 - £35,000
• Excellent holiday package
• Room for training and development
• Amazing benefits
• Immediate start
• Great location

Accounts Assistant Role Overview

A great opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our client based in Altrincham on a 12 month FTC. This role is primarily focused on managing the day-to-day purchase ledger function, including processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements and handling supplier queries. Alongside these responsibilities, you will also support the wider finance team with month-end procedures and the preparation of management accounts, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting knowledge and gain broader experience within the finance function.

Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:

• Processing and coding supplier invoices accurately.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving supplier queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements and assisting with payment runs.
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records.
• Assisting with month-end procedures, including accruals and prepayments.
• Preparing bank, supplier and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting with journal postings and maintaining the nominal ledger.
• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assisting with financial reports and investigating discrepancies.
• Providing general support to the wider finance team as required.

Accounts Assistant Experience Required

• Previous experience working within a purchase ledger role is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Exposure to month-end processes and management accounts would be desirable.
• A willingness to develop wider accounting skills and support the management accounts function.

Why Should you Apply?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger professional to join a finance team in a varied role, with the added benefit of gaining exposure to management accounts and developing their wider accounting skills. Offering a mix of transactional finance and month-end support, this position is ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience. An immediate start is available, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates who are available at short notice. Apply for immediate consideration! Alternatively, send your CV directly to

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