Details:
- Salary: £14 - 16 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Stockport Greater Manchester
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Accounts Assistant
Temporary Position
Location: Stockport
Hours: Monday to Friday
Start: 8:30am–9:00am
Finish: 4:30pm–5:00pm
Duration: Temporary
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy business on a temporary basis.
This is a hands-on finance role covering the full transactional finance cycle. You will play an important part in keeping the day-to-day finance function running smoothly, while also preparing accurate information for external accountants and senior finance support.
You'll need to be someone who is comfortable getting stuck in, working independently and taking ownership of your workload.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing supplier and customer invoices using Sage 50
* Completing regular bank reconciliations
* Managing credit control and following up outstanding payments
* Preparing and processing supplier payments
* Processing weekly payroll
* Managing pension auto-enrolment
* Preparing and submitting VAT returns
* Dealing with foreign currency transactions
* Producing regular financial reports and information for management
* Carrying out general bookkeeping duties
* Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
* Supporting the wider finance function with day-to-day administration
* Preparing information and reports for external accountants and senior finance support
* Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and procedures
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with solid, practical finance experience who can confidently manage the day-to-day accounts function.
You'll ideally have:
Proven experience working within an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar finance role
Strong bookkeeping experience
AAT qualification or equivalent, or be qualified through experience
Previous experience using Sage 50
Experience with payroll
Experience preparing VAT returns
Good understanding of transactional finance processes
Experience working independently and managing your own workload
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Good IT and computer skills
A proactive approach and willingness to get involved
The ability to work comfortably within a small business environment
The Person
We're looking for someone who is:
Reliable and trustworthy
Highly organised and detail-focused
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Confident taking ownership of their workload
Proactive and solutions-focused
Comfortable making decisions and taking responsibility
A strong communicator
Friendly, approachable and collaborative
Adaptable and happy to support different areas of the business
Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy
Someone who can hit the ground running
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
The business offers semi-flexible start and finish times:
Start: 8:30am–9:00am
Finish: 4:30pm–5:00pm