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Senior Accounts Assistant

Michael Page Finance
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

St. Helens, Merseyside WA11 9NN

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a Senior Accounts Assistant to oversee financial transactions including payments, expenses, and budgets.
  • The role requires auditing financial documents, reconciling bank statements, and calculating tax payments, ideally suited for someone with experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Candidates with AAT qualifications and strong knowledge of accounting principles are preferred, along with a background in Accounts Payable.
  • The position offers a competitive salary between £27,000 and £33,000, along with 28 days of holiday and professional development opportunities.
  • This role is based in St. Helens and provides a chance to work in a respected organization within the Industrial/Manufacturing industry.

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Accounts Assistant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets. The ideal candidate will be responsible for auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements, and calculating tax payments and returns.

Client Details

Our client is a large organisation within the Industrial / Manufacturing industry. They maintain a strong presence in St. Helens and are well-respected for their commitment to excellence and passion for their craft.

Description

  • Manage all aspects of accounting; billing, financial statements, general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Manage the rebate process.
  • Posting bank transactions.
  • Balance sheet reconciliations involving a high volume of transactions.
  • Analyse labour recovery/process costs for the Manufacturing site.
  • Analyse Freight costs.
  • Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns
  • Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives

Profile

A successful Senior Accounts Assistant should have:

  • AAT Qualified would be beneficial.
  • Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to direct and supervise
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment.
  • Strong background in Accounts Payable would be beneficial.
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary range of £27,000 - £33,000
  • A positive and inclusive working culture
  • 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
  • Christmas shut down period.
  • Free on site parking.
  • Opportunity to work in a thriving business.
  • Opportunities for professional development within the Industrial / Manufacturing industry
  • Centrally located in St. Helens, with easy access to public transportation

Seize this opportunity to make an impact in a large organisation, apply today to become a Senior Accounts Assistant in our Industrial / Manufacturing company based in St. Helens.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.