Are you an Accounts Assistant who wants to work for an innovative, passionate accountancy company? MPeople are delighted to be assisting a well-established business based on the outskirts of Bolton who offers amazing benefits such as Health Care, Duvet Days, 1st day of school off – when your child starts school, Pension Scheme, and a good work to life balance. Salary £20,000 - £22,000 hours Monday – Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm. 

Accounts Assistant Duties: 

• You will participate in preparation and completion of reconciliation of balance sheet items, prepayments – reserves and accruals, VAT preparation, completion of VAT returns.
• Resolve all customer queries in a timely manner in line with company policy and escalate complex queries where applicable. 
• Bookkeeping and data entry. 
• Always adhere to company processes and procedures. 
• Ensure that all data entry is checked for accuracy; Identify errors / potential problems and ensure that they are resolved to the highest standard. 
• Escalate complex queries or customer dissatisfaction 
• Any ad-hoc duties as and when required. 

Accounts Assistant Requirements: 

• Experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role would be beneficial with bookkeeping skills, however, transferable skills will be considered as training will be given.  
• Competent with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and good numeracy skills is required.  
• Must have a good working knowledge of Sage 50, Xero or similar accountancy systems. 
• You will have a high attention to detail with strong communication both written and verbally with the ability to prioritise workloads. 
• Desirable AAT qualified or working towards. 
• The desire for personal development within the role and company. 

Accounts Assistant Benefits: 

• Summer and Christmas Celebrations, Option to buy holidays, Duvet Days, Pay Day Days Out, Pizza and Beer nights. 
• Onsite Parking. 
• 1st day of school off – when your child starts school (reception) you get a day off to take and pick them up. 
• Pension scheme. 
• Holiday entitlement 30 days including bank holidays.