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Accounts Assistant
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Location: Newton Heath, Greater Manchester
Company Salary: £14 - £17 per hour
Accounts Assistant (Part-Time) Required – Manchester
Our client is a well-established industrial packaging manufacturer, specialising in bespoke packaging solutions for customers across a range of industries.
On behalf of our client, we are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to manage the day-to-day finance function. This is a part-time, office-based role, ideal for an organised individual with strong Sage 50 experience and a solid bookkeeping background.
Accounts Assistant – Responsibilities
- Process purchase orders, invoices, and supplier payments
- Maintain and reconcile purchase and sales ledgers
- Complete daily bookkeeping and ensure Sage 50 records remain accurate
- Reconcile bank accounts and process credit applications
- Manage credit control and chase outstanding payments
- Handle accounts queries from customers and suppliers
- Ensure monthly sales and purchase ledger deadlines are met
- Maintain the purchase order system and accurate customer records
- Process employee timesheets and assist with starters and leavers
- Provide general administrative support as required
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Due to the nature of the business, responsibilities may evolve over time.
Accounts Assistant – Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ bookkeeping or accounts experience
- At least 2 years’ experience using Sage 50 Desktop (essential)
- Experience processing purchase orders and managing ledgers
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Able to work independently and meet monthly reporting deadlines
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Package
- Part-time – 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- £14.00 – £17.00 per hour (DOE)
- KPI-based bonus following successful probation
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business in a varied, part-time role where you’ll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the finance function.
Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR, by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
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