𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 | £𝟑𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐭𝐨 £𝟑𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎 | 𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐦 | 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭
ALF Recruit have been engaged to recruit an Assistant Accountant for a well-established international business based in Oldham.
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'𝐫𝐞 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.
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Assistant Accountant in Oldham 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.
