Assistant Accountant

The Role

We are seeking an organised, detail-driven Assistant Accountant to join our busy and growing finance department based in Bolton. This is a hands-on, transactional finance role covering both sides of the ledger, offering exposure to a wide range of financial processes. You will play an integral part in ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, supporting various entities within the group in managing their day-to-day finances, and contributing to the smooth operation of the wider finance function.

This role offers a great platform to build your finance career, with training and development opportunities for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase and sales ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Raise sales invoices and manage credit control activities as required.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and daily cash postings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist in producing financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide data and analysis to support decision-making within the finance team and for schools.
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks, projects, and process improvements.

Benefits

• 37.5 hours per week - flexible working, hybrid 2 days in the office + 3 days from home
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Option to buy more days
• Private pension scheme
• Private health care scheme
• Local parking available (free of charge)