Assistant Accountant

Salary

£25000 - £28000 per annum

Location

United Kingdom,--Lancaster

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Agility are delighted to be working with one of Lancaster's success stories. Our client has been established for over 20 years and are looking for a talented Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. With the Finance Director working there for 19 years it is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to gain knowledge as well as developing their skills further.

What you will be doing :

  • Assisting the Financial Controller with the Management Accounts
  • Assisting with the invoice processing and purchase ledger administration
  • Using Excel spreadsheets to help with month end accounting, updating monthly sales data and calculations of sales commissions
  • Monthly cost accounting , ensuring this is up to date
  • Checking sales orders and invoices before they are sent out
  • Accounts preparation and stock control analysis
  • Credit Card analysis and monthly VAT
  • Dealing and resolving queries
  • Other ad hoc duties

What you will have:

  • Experience within a similar role
  • Minimum qualification of level 3 AAT or part qualified ACCA/CIMA
  • Strong Excel knowledge - including V look ups and Pivot tables
  • Team player
  • Wanting to learn and help grow the business

In return you will receive:

  • Base salary £25,000 - £28,000
  • Opportunity for study support (after probation)
  • Annual bonuses on the managing directors discretion
  • Pension
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year)
  • On-site parking

Apply for this job

Regional accountancy, finance and HR recruiters

Get in Touch