Are you an experienced accounts assistant? Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity within an established organisation? If so, our client, a renowned engineering business, is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant for their site in Bolton.  The role will involve providing accounting support for invoice payments, sales invoicing, and cash management, and ensuring accurate month-end processes and effective aged debt recovery.
 
Accounts Assistant
 
Permanent
Salary dependent on experience
Monday – Thursday, 08:00 – 17:00, Friday 08:00 – 12:00
 
Bolton
 
Accounts Assistant
Job Description

• Managing and reconciling purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring accurate invoicing and prompt payments.
• Overseeing monthly purchase ledger close, including payment, aged creditors, and management reports.
• Conducting bank reconciliations, customer and supplier credit checks, and supporting weekly cashflow forecasting.
• Preparing and processing journals, petty cash, and subcontractor tax returns.
• Assisting with month-end tasks and management accounts, working efficiently to meet deadlines.

 
Accounts Assistant
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant role.
• Knowledge of computerised accounting purchase-ledger, preferably Sage Line 50.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Windows-based software packages.

 
Accounts Assistant
Company Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Sick pay scheme
• Healthcare package
• Occupational health scheme

 
 
Please apply below if this role is of interest!