Accounts Assistant in Macclesfield

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2NZ

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Contract: Full time, permanent

Benefits: A friendly and supportive team environment, competitive salary and benefits package, career progression within the finance department.

RoBAT Ltd is a subsidiary of Mycronic, a global technology leader with a market valuation of approximately £3 billion. Based at our headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we have a small multi-disciplined, dynamic team designing and manufacturing high-value robotic machines for testing PCBs. Most of our sales are to China and the USA, where we operate our own small factories and employ local teams to provide high-quality customer support. RoBAT is firmly established as the leading company in this very specialised and niche marketplace. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company at the forefront of industrial automation.

About the Accounts Assistant role:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our small but expanding finance team. Reporting directly to the Accounts Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the smooth running of the department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As our Accounts Assistant you will:

• Assist with processing purchase invoices, sales invoices, and expense claims
• Maintain accurate financial records and update internal systems
• Support month-end and year-end processes
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries
• Prepare and post journals under the guidance of the Accounts Supervisor
• Assist with credit control activities when required
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial procedures
• Match purchase orders with invoices and post the invoices to the ledger
• Add payments to the banking system prior to approval
• Match credit card receipts to statements
• Assist with credit control: chase customers for updates on due invoices or invoices approaching due dates
• Contract renewals
• Perform some site operational tasks for the building and plant and equipment
• Provide some holiday cover for our Accounts Supervisor (vice versa also applies)

About you:

We’re looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, accuracy, and a willingness to learn. You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role (preferred but not essential)
• Strong numerical and organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accountancy software; Sage preferred, but not essential
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
• A proactive approach and strong communication skills
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve goals
• Effective communication both verbally and in written form
• Must be able to multi-task – this can be a varied role, in a fast-paced environment
• Must have an excellent eye for detail
• Must have problem solving skills – analysis, evaluation, communication, decision making, creativity

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today! No agencies please.