Job Title:Accounts Assistant
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £33,000pa
Working pattern: 9am-5pm (office based with option for 1 WFH day after probation)
Location: Horwich
Industry:Swimming / Leisure / Sports
About We Are Swim
At We Are Swim, we believe every child should have the opportunity to learn to swim and love to swim!
We build and operate pools nationwide, and we deliver a best in class learn to swim experience for 0–11 year olds on a recurring monthly membership basis.
Founded by Olympians, Becky Adlington OBE & Steve Parry MBE, we currently have 30 venues nationwide under our Swim! and Swim@ brands, with a strong pipeline of further growth this year. We have 14 Swim! sites which are self-built and wholly operated by us and 18 Swim@ sites where we deliver lessons in a school, college or University pool.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys making a real impact.
About The Role - Accounts Assistant
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end to end accounts payable process ensuring invoices are processed & paid on a timely basis
- Matching purchase orders to invoices resolving any discrepancies where required
- Prepare and process payments runs in line with deadlines
- Perform supplier statement reconciliations
- Supporting the Management Accountant with month-end responsibilities such as reconciliations of bank, accruals, prepayments
- Assisting with the reconciliation of DD income on a weekly basis
- Assisting with sales ledger and raising invoices
- Process and pay expenses monthly ensuring compliance with internal policies
- Monthly reconciliation of corporate card transactions
- Building relationships with internal stakeholders (property, operations, HR, marketing etc.)
- Ad-hoc projects to assist Head of Finance to make commercial/strategic decisions.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- Proven experience in an accounts assistant/AP role (or equivalent) role, ideally within an SME
- Working towards a relevant qualification such as AAT
- Experience in a fast-paced business environment
- Confident and strong communication skills/ability to build strong relationships
- High level of integrity, attention to detail and accuracy
Desirable:
- Experience in the leisure, health, or sports sectors or businesses with a recurring monthly member base / Direct Debit management
- Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central (or similar cloud-based finance software)
- Experience of working in a rapidly growing business
Why Join swim!
- Early Wage Access and financial wellbeing platform
- Your birthday off, on us.
- Training and ongoing professional development.
- Bright, positive working environment in modern, purpose-built facilities and office.
- Discounts on lessons for family and friends.
- Recognition, rewards, and regular team events.
- Career progression opportunities.
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Accounts Assistant in Bolton employer: Swim Sports Company Ltd
Swim Sports Company Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Newtownabbey, offering a vibrant work culture where community engagement and employee development are at the forefront. With a focus on delivering high-quality experiences, we provide our team with competitive salaries, unique benefits like a day off for your birthday, and fully funded training to foster personal and professional growth. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values safety, quality, and the joy of swimming for families.
