Assistant Accountant in Rochdale

Assistant Accountant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Rochdale

Reporting To: Fayyaz Mohammed

Compensation: £32,000 - £34,000 / year

Description

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Company: Salt Separation Services

Location: Rochdale, on-site

Contract: Permanent

Department: Finance

Compensation: £32,000- £34,000

Salt Separation Services have been leading in desalination technology for over 35 years; specialising in the engineering, commissioning and servicing of reverse osmosis (RO) plants that provide drinkable water solutions across a variety of industries. Our systems are used in sectors including naval, oil, cruise ships, and more. We’re committed to designing reliable, high-quality RO and water filtration solutions that meet the unique demands of each industry and customer we serve. Join us on the path to simplifying access to water solutions for a broad and varied client base!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales ledger and Accounts Receivable function.
• Perform credit control activities and manage aged debt against targets.
• Check, post and distribute customer invoices.
• Resolve invoice queries and reconcile customer accounts and portals.
• Post bank receipts and complete remittance reconciliations.
• Prepare and issue customer statements and debtor reports.
• Prepare and post journals within the ERP system.
• Complete balance sheet and control account reconciliations.
• Support month-end processes and management accounts preparation.
• Assist with audits, stock takes and finance projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 3 to 5 years' experience in a finance role covering Accounts Receivable, Credit Control and General Ledger activities.
• Experience managing a full debtors ledger and maintaining strong cash collection performance.
• Experience preparing journals, reconciliations and supporting month-end reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP and SUMIFS.
• Experience using ERP systems (Epicor desirable).
• The ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and build strong relationships across the business.

Job Benefits

Benefits:

• Competitive employer matched pension scheme (Aviva)
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Services; giving counselling, GP access, financial and wellbeing advice.
• Life insurance
• Income protection (after 5 yrs service)
• Early finish Friday (finishing at 1pm)
• Plenty of training and development
• Holiday buy-back
• Excellent team building, social and company events

At Salt Separation Services, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment, as part of a small family-owned business.

We have some big goals on our horizon, we take pride in supporting our employees' own growth and provide a culture that values quality, communication, integrity, health and safety and family.

Salt Separation Services is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, we encourage all candidates from all backgrounds, and are very happy to facilitate any adjustment you might need.