Job Description

Our client, a world leading specialist based in the Preston area are currently looking for a confident and pro active Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. The position on offer is reporting to the Financial Controller. This is a fantastic opportunity as the company plans to double in size over the next few years! The role involves the following duties:
Role:

• Purchase ledger management, including processing invoices, goods received paperwork and payments
• Credit control within the sales ledger, including ensuring timely cash collection and reconciling with customer ledgers
• Performing regular bank reconciliations
• Filing VAT returns
• Collating monthly payroll data
• Assisting with management reporting, including preparation of monthly management accounts and assisting with Board report preparation
• Assisting in the budgeting process and monthly forecasting
• Overseeing regular stock takes and making adjustments to the stock database where needed

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities