Accounts Assistant

Location: Denton

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Accounts Assistant role on a fixed-term contract. The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for a variety of finance-related tasks including credit control, petty cash management, processing financial transactions, producing reports, and assisting with general accounting duties. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and clear communication to support efficient financial operations.
While the role is initially offered on a fixed-term contract, there is strong potential for the position to become permanent based on performance and business requirements.
Main Responsibilities

• Organising supplier invoices and delivery notes ready for matching
• Matching supplier invoices to relevant documentation
• Posting supplier invoices to the accounting system
• Posting non-stock supplier invoices to the accounting system
• Investigating booking queries or errors with relevant internal teams
• Investigating pricing discrepancies with purchasing staff
• Communicating with suppliers to resolve queries
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Creating and authorising supplier bank payments
• Taking credit card payments from customers and posting them to accounts
• Assisting with monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
• Filing and maintaining financial records
• Archiving documentation
• Supporting additional tasks as requested by the accounts manager

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong skills in credit control, petty cash handling, and general financial operations
• Experience in accounting or finance roles
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous

Additional Information

• Full-time position
• Fixed-term contract
• On-site working
• Strong potential for the role to become permanent
• Free on site parking