Assistant Accountant | £30,000 - £35,000 ALF Recruit have been engaged to recruit an Assistant Accountant for a well-established international business based in Oldham. This is a varied role with real autonomy. You'll take ownership of the purchase ledger while supporting credit control and the monthly management accounts. You'll report to the Finance Manager and work alongside a Management Accountant and a full-time Credit Controller, in a team that encourages you to use Excel and AI to improve how finance works. What you'll get • £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience • Annual bonus scheme • Flexible hours, starting as early as 7.45am and finishing as early as 4pm • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with extra after 12 months' service • Ownership of your own function, with autonomy to shape how it runs • A varied role across purchase ledger, credit control and management accounts • Office based in Oldham What you'll be doing • Taking ownership of the purchase ledger, including invoices, payments and supplier accounts • Reviewing purchase ledger processes and controls and recommending improvements • Planning and processing supplier payments, including foreign currency and proforma payments • Completing supplier statement reconciliations and monitoring GRNI • Producing weekly reports on open purchase orders and the purchase ledger to support cashflow forecasting • Maintaining the shipping log and preparing month end freight and purchase invoice accruals • Managing employee expenses and company credit cards, checking coding and VAT treatment • Managing petty cash and monitoring VAT on sales ledger transactions • Supporting credit control by allocating receipts, resolving account queries and assisting with collections • Assisting with the monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations • Completing intercompany reconciliations at month end • Working in Microsoft Dynamics Navision What we are looking for: • Purchase ledger experience, and the confidence to own the function • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, and an interest in using AI to work smarter • Exposure to month end and management accounts • Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Navision would be an advantage • Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach • The ability to prioritise competing demands and work independently • Good communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with colleagues and suppliers • A proactive approach to improving processes If you want real ownership of a function and a broad grounding in month end, this is a role to build a career on. Apply directly or get in touch with Cassidy at ALF Recruit for a private and confidential discussion. TPBN1_UKTJ
Assistant Accountant employer: Alf Recruit Limited
Join a well-established, values-led organisation that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As an Interim HR Advisor working from home in Burnley, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, alongside competitive remuneration and opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic team. This role offers the unique advantage of flexibility while contributing to meaningful employee relations initiatives.
