Job Description

Esselle Retail Ltd, is a leading supplier of wallcoverings and home decorative products, based in Rossendale, Lancashire.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team on a full-time, temporary basis for approximately 12 months as a Assistant Accountant.

The successful applicant will be responsible for management of the purchase ledger function and assist in preparing the monthly management accounts, as well as any other ad hoc finance tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts

Assistance with monthly journal preparation and input.

Balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.

Monthly management accounts commentary.

Preparation and consolidation of monthly sales forecasts.

Overseeing and reviewing payments prior to approval.

Entering invoices and credit notes onto the finance system.

Coding invoices appropriately using excel s/sheets and entering onto the finance system.

Downloading, processing, and coding the company credit card statements

Checking employee expense and mileage claims are properly authorised, supported with receipts and are in accordance with company policy.

Processing employee expense claims

Preparing and carrying out UK and International payment and BACS runs in multiple currencies.

Posting, allocating and reconciling cash on supplier accounts

Setting up new accounts, checking and maintaining supplier details and completing new account application forms.

Undertaking statement reconciliations monthly.

Update daily bank files, post payments and allocate cash.

Assist with production and consolidation of annual budgets (Detailed sales, P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow)

Assistance with audit preparation and liaison with external contacts.

General ledger and system maintenance.

Support Assistant Financial Controller with reporting and data analysis

Invoice discounting invoice reporting and monthly reconciliations.

Sales reports, other adhoc reports.

Transactional accounting for Esselle Limited, monitoring cashflow and arranging payments.

Ad hoc tasks/projects as required by the Financial Controller and CEO.

If you are interested in joining our team as a Assistant Accountant and have experience in purchase ledger management and assistant accountant duties. Please apply with your full CV and covering letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Life insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/07/2025
Reference ID: Assistant Accountant