Accounts Assistant - 9 Month Contract

This successful retail business in Denton has an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to carry out a key 9-month maternity contract. They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will support daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial records, and assist in preparing audit documentation. This role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work to deadlines, and a solid working knowledge of Excel.Key ResponsibilitiesTreasury and Banking Perform daily treasury duties, ensuring all cash movements are recorded accurately.Complete daily bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.Manage petty cash, reconciling and recording expenditures. Purchasing and Sales Ledger Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.Handle credit notes and debit notes, ensuring correct allocation.Carry out account allocations for both supplier and customer accounts.Process contras between customer and supplier accounts as required. Order and Stock Processing Support order processing, ensuring accuracy of data entry.Monitor and record stock movements, including Next stock movements. Assist with reviewing reports as needed. Credit Control Support credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments and updating customer records.Prepare customer statements and respond to account queries. Payments and Billing Assist with the invoice run, ensuring timely generation and ..... full job details .....