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Accounts Assistant

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 16.16 - 16.16 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Your new company 
We are working with a well-established and growing business within the industrial supply sector that is seeking a proactive and hands-on Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Wigan. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy organisation in a broad, all-round accounts position where you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function.The successful candidate will enjoy working across multiple areas of finance, building strong internal and external relationships, and taking ownership of a varied workload. With the opportunity to secure a permanent position following an initial temporary period, this role would suit someone looking for stability, long-term prospects and the chance to make a real impact from day one.

Your new role 
As an Accounts Assistant, you'll support the finance function across a range of duties including:

Accounts Payable (purchase ledger)
Accounts Receivable (sales ledger)
Credit control
Processing supplier invoices and payments
Allocating and reconciling customer payments
Resolving account and invoice queries
Assisting with bank reconciliations
Supporting month-end processes
Maintaining accurate financial records
Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholdersWhat you'll need to succeed 

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
Working knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Credit control experience
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Good communication skills
Confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Excel
A proactive and flexible approach to workWhat you'll get in return 

Competitive pay rate of £16.16 per hour
 Fully office-based role in Wigan (5 days per week).
Opportunity to secure a permanent position
Immediate start available
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Exposure to all areas of the finance function

Candidates must be available immediately or on a notice period of no more than one week.

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