Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant | £35,000- £40,000 | Bolton | Flexible Working Hours | Fantastic Benefits Package Axon Moore are working closely with an ambitious business in the Bolton area that are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant for their team. Please note for this role an immediate start/ short notice period would be needed. The role will be working closely with the Finance Director to ensure a smooth accounting process and involves assisting with the production of monthly management accounts. This position is perfect for those seeking broad exposure and to add value to your CV, working amongst a high-calibre team. Key Responsibilities and Duties: • Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations • Assisting with weekly cashflow reporting and forecasting • Supporting with budgeting, forecasting and wider business planning • Processing invoices and supporting supplier payment runs • Full ownership of credit control and debtor management • Manage PAYE, pension and VAT submissions • Supporting payroll processing and liaising with outsource payroll providers • Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes • Month-end preparation and assisting with month-end close • Assisting with commercial and ad hoc financial projects Required Skills and Experience: • Previous experience working in an Assistant Accountant/ Finance Manager position • Ideally AAT Qualified or studying ACCA/CIMA (qualified by experience also considered) • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel • Adaptable and flexible • Positive can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach • Strong organisational skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Team player with ability to work independently • Clear, confident telephone manner Benefits Include: • Up to £40,000 starting salary • Flexible working hours (start and finish times) • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays • Company pension scheme • Company bonus scheme • Christmas shut down • Free onsite parking “Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team at INDFIN