Salt Separation Services
Assistant Accountant
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Assistant Accountant
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Rochdale
Reporting To: Fayyaz Mohammed
Compensation: £32,000 - £34,000 / year
Description
Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Company: Salt Separation Services
Location: Rochdale, on-site
Contract: Permanent
Department: Finance
Compensation: £32,000- £34,000
Salt Separation Services have been leading in desalination technology for over 35 years; specialising in the engineering, commissioning and servicing of reverse osmosis (RO) plants that provide drinkable water solutions across a variety of industries. Our systems are used in sectors including naval, oil, cruise ships, and more. We’re committed to designing reliable, high-quality RO and water filtration solutions that meet the unique demands of each industry and customer we serve. Join us on the path to simplifying access to water solutions for a broad and varied client base!
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full sales ledger and Accounts Receivable function.
- Perform credit control activities and manage aged debt against targets.
- Check, post and distribute customer invoices.
- Resolve invoice queries and reconcile customer accounts and portals.
- Post bank receipts and complete remittance reconciliations.
- Prepare and issue customer statements and debtor reports.
- Prepare and post journals within the ERP system.
- Complete balance sheet and control account reconciliations.
- Support month-end processes and management accounts preparation.
- Assist with audits, stock takes and finance projects.
- Identify and implement process improvements.
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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
You will have:
- 3 to 5 years' experience in a finance role covering Accounts Receivable, Credit Control and General Ledger activities.
- Experience managing a full debtors ledger and maintaining strong cash collection performance.
- Experience preparing journals, reconciliations and supporting month-end reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP and SUMIFS.
- Experience using ERP systems (Epicor desirable).
- The ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and build strong relationships across the business.
Job Benefits
Benefits:
A value at Salt Sep is family, and as such, we have designed benefits package which we believe give our people the very best support we can professionally, personally and for your future.
- Competitive employer matched pension scheme (Aviva)
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Free Employee Assistance Services; giving counselling, GP access, financial and wellbeing advice.
- Life insurance
- Income protection (after 5 yrs service)
- Early finish Friday (finishing at 1pm)
- Plenty of training and development
- Holiday buy-back
- Excellent team building, social and company events
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At Salt Separation Services, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment, as part of a small family-owned business.
We have some big goals on our horizon, we take pride in supporting our employees' own growth and provide a culture that values quality, communication, integrity, health and safety and family.
We'd love to hear from you! Apply now...
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications.
The next steps
- Our team will help look into your application
- If successful, we'll arrange a quick chat
- Initial Interview, will be with the hiring manager and there will be an element of demonstrating your skills.
- Final stage, a peer interview to meet some of the people you'll be working along side.
- Offer, and hopefully, acceptance!
Salt Separation Services is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, we encourage all candidates from all backgrounds, and are very happy to facilitate any adjustment you might need.
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