We are supporting a fantastic client based in Blackburn with a Accounts Assistant opportunity.
As a Accounts Assistant you will support the day to day finance function and cover a broad range of transactional accounting and reconciliation activities.
This opportunity does offer hybrid working and flexible working hours after a successful probationary period.
Responsibilities of the role as a Accounts Assistant:
- Perform regular bank reconciliations, investigate outstanding and unusual items, and resolve differences arising from foreign currency transactions.
- Maintain accurate daily cashbook records across multiple entities and currencies, ensuring transactions are posted promptly and correctly.
- Process, code and review purchase invoices, ensuring accuracy, appropriate authorisation and timely processing.
- Support the processing, reconciliation and review of employment-related costs, ensuring information is accurately recorded within the finance systems.
- Produce debtor and creditor reports, monitor outstanding balances and liaise with relevant teams to resolve queries and follow up overdue items.
- Process and reconcile supplier and other business payments, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately supported.
- Reconcile intercompany balances and investigate discrepancies, escalating complex or unresolved issues to Management Accountants where required.
- Support the preparation of VAT returns and associated working papers for both UK and overseas entities.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate supporting schedules and documentation for review.
- Prepare monthly management information for review by Management Accountants and assist in investigating and resolving queries arising from the review process.
Skills/experience essential for the role:
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant/Finance Assistant or similar accounting role.
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Experience within a multi-entity or international organisation (advantageous).
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance or another ERP system.
- AAT qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification
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Account Assistant in Blackburn employer: Forge Talent
Forge Talent is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within a fast-scaling technology environment. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, and opportunities for professional growth, all while being part of a supportive team that values their contributions to strategic financial planning and decision-making.
