Ascent Recruitment Limited
Accounting Assistant
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Ascent Recruitment is pleased to exclusively support a great business in Wilmslow in their search for an Accounts Assistant.
This is a great opportunity for a motivated and ambitious finance professional to join a busy finance team, initially taking ownership of key transactional finance responsibilities.
The role offers plenty of variety and exposure across the finance function, with the opportunity to develop your accounting experience and progress into an Assistant Management Accountant and, ultimately, Management Accountant role.
They’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable and proactive, with strong attention to detail and the confidence to work in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing a high volume of supplier invoices and credit notes
- Completing monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
- Processing subcontractor invoices and applications
- Maintaining accurate purchase ledger and subcontractor ledger records
- Ensuring compliance with CIS regulations
- Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs
- Ensuring the correct VAT treatment of transactions
- Processing and reconciling company credit cards
- Working closely with colleagues across the business to resolve queries
- Supporting the wider finance team with additional duties as required
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About You
- Previous experience within a transactional finance / Accounts Assistant role
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
- Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Industry experience would be beneficial but isn't essential
- Ideally studying towards AAT or keen to continue developing your accounting qualifications
- Ambitious and keen to progress into a broader accounting role over time
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Salary & Benefits
- Salary up to £34,000, depending on experience
- Study support package
- 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- 5% matched pension
- Free onsite parking
- Hybrid working
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional transactional finance role, joining a supportive business where there is a clear route to develop into an Assistant Management Accountant and Management Accountant position in the future.
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