Finance Assistant - JANE GORSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED : Job Details

I am working with a well established, growing accountancy firm which specialises in outsourced management accounts and bookkeeping services to SMEs in the North West to recruit an AAT part or qualified Finance Assistant/Bookkeeper to join the team.

You will report to the practice manager and will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients ensuring that their bookkeeping needs are met. This is a busy role, and you will need the ability to hit the ground running

You be fully equipped with all the equipment you will need, including a laptop, and will be based at our office in Ramsbottom working a mix of office, home and at clients premises.

Job Description:

• Purchase and sales ledger, raising and entering invoices in Sage/Xero
• Processing sales orders and purchase orders in Sage/Xero
• Bank reconciliations
• VAT returns
• Processing small monthly payrolls in Sage/Xero
• Ability to meet strict HMRC deadlines
• Working with multiple currencies, bank accounts, departments and entities
• Producing accounts to trial balance stage
• All other day-to-day accounts/office duties e.g. to maintaining accurate files and enter data in a timely fashion

Skills and Experience

• AAT qualified or similar
• Minimum of 3 years finance experience / proven track record in a similar position.
• Communication skills.
• Confidence to work off-site.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who likes a diverse and varied role, meeting new people and who likes to work with autonomy. The business can offer excellent working conditions, a strong team environment and exciting challenges.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking