Our client, a Business Recovery / Insolvency practice based in Oldham, is looking for a new Full time Accounts Assistant to join their growing team.
This role will be a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to gain experience in Insolvency Accounting and already has some experience in all-round bookkeeping/accounting either through hands on experience or a qualification such as an A level or degree in Accountancy. Full training will be provided and a study support package is on offer too, for AAT/ACCA or an equivalent qualifications.
The role will join a small pre-appointment team of 5 staff in a 15 people practice. They use a bespoke accounting software so full training will be given. There may be occasional visits to clients premises so a car will be essential.
Assignment Details
*Day to day bookkeeping
*Bank reconciliations
*Insolvency work
*Processing invoices
*Recording receipts and payments
*Preparing and checking ledger balances
*To communicate and liaise verbally and in writing with clients
*Client record keeping
*Other duties consistent with the grade as directed.
Skills required
*Previous bookkeeping / accounting experience is essential , either hands on or via qualifications ( A level Accounting / Degree in finance )
*Good General IT skills - MS word, excel, email, social media etc.
*Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
*Excellent organisation and time management to ensure deadlines are met
*Able to work on your own as well as part of the team (given guidance)
*Plenty of common sense
*Ability to work well under pressure