Accounts Assistant

Posted 15 January 2024
Salary £26000 - £30000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid & Flexible Working
LocationChorley
Discipline Transactional & Part Qualified
ReferenceCH50638364PS
Contact NameCallum Hunt

Job description

Accounts Assistant | £26,000- £30,000 | Chorley | Hybrid and Flexible Working | 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays | Bespoke Training and Development Plan

Axon Moore is working in an exclusive partnership with an exciting SME in Chorley who are searching for an experienced Accounts Assistant who is looking to take ownership of transactional duties and add value to the business. The role is varied, fast paced and offers mentorship for career development

A generous starting salary is on offer up to £30,000 and there is scope to become involved with wider areas of the accounts team. The business also boasts a great working culture with hybrid and flexible working also on offer.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of accounting processes and have at least 1-2 years’ experience within a similar finance based role.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records including transactions, terms and customer information
  • Recording day to day financial transactions- ensuring invoices are posted correctly
  • Maintaining and solving finance related queries
  • Liaising with other departments to ensure accurate information is maintained
  • Generating regular financial reports
  • Assisting with customer account reviews
  • Co-ordinating with the finance team to ensure that deadlines are met
  • Providing administrative support to the finance team and supporting with audits
  • Ensuring compliance with financial information
  • Ad hoc duties
Required Skills and Experience:
  • 1 years’ experience within a finance role
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Positive can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team player with ability to work independently
  • Clear, confident telephone manner
“Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Callum Hunt at 07341 001 800 or see our website at www.axonmoore.com”.