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Accounts/Administrative Assistant
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Atherton, Borough of Wigan
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Role Purpose
Procter and Street is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts/Administrative Assistant to join our client’s finance team. This role will support the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions, reconciliations, payroll administration, and general accounting duties. The successful candidate will become part of a dedicated and experienced team and play a key role in maintaining the smooth running of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Banking & Reconciliations
* Manage daily banking activity, including Sage 200 bank reconciliations, bank payments, petty cash, credit card reconciliations, and month-end statement checks.
Purchase Ledger & Sales Ledger
* Process supplier invoices, resolve invoice queries, support recoveries payments, maintain sales ledger records, and assist with monthly payment runs.
Payroll & Administration
* Assist with weekly payroll, maintain holiday calendars, complete ad hoc administration, and support the wider finance team.
Systems & Financial Processing
* Use Sage 200 and internal processes to maintain accurate financial records and ensure data is entered correctly.
Communication & Stakeholder Support
* Build strong working relationships with operational sites and internal teams, responding professionally to finance-related queries.
* Communicate clearly across the business and provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
* Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, or similar finance role.
* Experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, and high-volume financial transaction processing.
* Working knowledge of Sage 200 or similar accounting software, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
Essential Skills
* Strong attention to detail, accuracy, numerical ability, and analytical skills.
* Excellent organisation, time management, prioritisation, and ability to meet deadlines.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Personal Attributes
* Reliable, honest, dependable, and committed, with a strong work ethic.
* Proactive, positive, and willing to take ownership while supporting colleagues in an established team environment.
* Able to build trust, form long-term working relationships, and demonstrate practical experience that enables contribution from day one.
Working Environment
* Office-based role within a collaborative, open-plan environment and supportive finance team.
* Close interaction with operational sites and wider business functionsBefore You Apply
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