Job Description

An exciting opportunity in our Finance Teamwithin a growing distributor of nursery (juvenile) products. Ranked as one of the 50 fastest growing businesses in the Greater Manchester area and one of the top 300 SMEs in the North West, our organisation exclusively distributes 13 international consumer brands across the UK and Ireland.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive

Accounts Assistant

to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will support daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial records, and assist in preparing audit documentation. This role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work to deadlines, and a solid working knowledge of Excel.

Key Responsibilities

Treasury & Banking

Perform

daily treasury duties

, ensuring all cash movements are recorded accurately. Complete

daily bank reconciliations

, resolving discrepancies promptly. Manage

petty cash

, reconciling and recording expenditures.

Purchasing & Sales Ledger

Process

purchase invoices

accurately and in a timely manner. Handle

credit notes and debit notes

, ensuring correct allocation. Carry out

account allocations

for both supplier and customer accounts. Process

contras

between customer and supplier accounts as required.

Order & Stock Processing

Support

order processing

, ensuring accuracy of data entry. Monitor and record

stock movements

, including "Next stock movements."

Credit Control

Support

credit control activities

, including chasing outstanding payments and updating customer records. Prepare customer

statements

and respond to account queries.

Payments & Billing

Assist with the

invoice run

, ensuring timely generation and distribution of invoices. Support the

payment run

, preparing payment files and remittances. Conduct

credit card analysis

, ensuring all expenses are supported and correctly coded.

Audit & Reporting

Assist in the preparation of the

audit file

, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and organised. Produce regular reports and analysis using Excel.

Skills & Requirements

Proven experience in a similar Accounts or Finance role. Strong understanding of accounting processes.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

Desirable Attributes

Experience with accounting or ERP systems. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and deadlines.
Benefits

Company is very much 9-5 no expectation of overtime Smart/casual dress code Free Parking Relaxed working environment 4pm finish on a Friday Casual dress Free parking Birthdays off
Job Type: Full-time

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking
Work Location: In person