Accounts Assistant in Macclesfield

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2NZ

Salary: Competitive, DOE

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 (printed circuit boards). 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
• Matching purchase orders and posting the invoices to the ledger
• Adding payments to banking system prior to approval
• Matching credit card receipts to statements
• Assist with credit control, chasing customers for updates on due invoices or invoices approaching due dates
• Contract renewals
• Some site operational tasks for the building + plant and equipment
• To 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.