Accounts Assistant in Stockport

Accounts Assistant in Stockport

Stockport Full-Time 30000 - 30000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays Accountancy and Finance

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support financial operations, manage invoices, and assist with month-end activities.
  • Company: Growing manufacturing business in Stockport with a dynamic finance team.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and potential for permanent position.
  • Other info: Immediate start available with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make a real impact on financial processes.
  • Qualifications: Experience in finance and strong organisational skills required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 Β£ per year.

Location: Stockport

Salary: Β£30,000 per annum + Bonus Scheme

Hours: 38 hours per week

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

The Opportunity: Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Stockport, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive finance professional looking to secure a long-term position within a successful SME. Reporting into the finance function, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy across transactional finance processes while contributing to month-end activities and ongoing process improvements.

The successful candidate will be available to start immediately and will thrive within a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sales Ledger
    • Raising and processing customer invoices
    • Issuing credit notes
    • Investigating and resolving invoice queries
    • Processing online payment transactions
    • Supporting credit control activities where required
  • Purchase Ledger
    • Processing and coding supplier invoices
    • Managing supplier queries and maintaining positive supplier relationships
    • Reconciling supplier statements
    • Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs
  • Banking and Reconciliations
    • Supporting daily banking activities
    • Completing bank reconciliations
    • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
  • Expenses and Credit Cards
    • Managing the employee expense process, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained
    • Processing and reconciling company credit card transactions
    • Maintaining supporting documentation and records
  • Month-End and Reporting
    • Assisting with month-end close procedures
    • Completing ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
    • Preparing prepayment journals
    • Supporting financial controls and reporting processes
  • Additional Support
    • Providing finance support across multiple divisions of the business
    • Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives and finance projects

Accounts Assistant in Stockport employer: Hays Accountancy and Finance

Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding global travel organisation that values innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll enjoy a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package while working closely with senior leadership on strategic projects, fostering your professional growth in a supportive environment. With clear progression opportunities and the chance to influence business performance across multiple regions, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding career path.

Hays Accountancy and Finance

Contact Details:

Hays Accountancy and Finance Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Accounts Assistant in Stockport

Sales Ledger Management
Invoice Processing
Credit Control
Purchase Ledger Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Bank Reconciliation
Financial Record Maintenance