Accounts Assistant - 3m FTC

Axon Moore are working with an SME sized business based in Radcliffe to appoint an Accounts Assistant on a 3 month fixed term contract. Now part of a larger group, the business has just been acquired which has been a exciting time.

The role will assist the Accounts Team Leader and her team in catching up on some outstanding purchase and sales ledger work.

Salary and benefits:

Salary - £23,000 - £26,000 DOE, 25 days holiday plus banks (pro-rata), pension, free parking, 37.5 hours a week.

Responsibilities include:

• Reconciling supplier invoices to expected cost spreadsheets.
• Processing payables invoices and credit notes in Sage.
• Production of monthly customer invoices in Excel.
• Raising sales invoices and credit notes in Sage.
• Dealing with invoices queries that arise and proactively resolving queries with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
• Payment run preparation and uploading of payments for approval.
• Checking and reconciling supplier statements.
• Credit control and aged debt management.
• Providing support to the Accounts Team Lead and Financial Controller as required.

Experience & Skill Requirements:

• Experience in sales and purchase ledger
• Good knowledge of excel (vlookups, pivot tables etc)
• Preferable to have experience of using Sage 50
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Conform to company procedures
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good telephone manner
• Team player with a can-do attitude

All job roles within the business are subject to screening and vetting including a 5-year DBS/background check.

If you would like to hear more about this role, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore