Our client, a successful and growing small business in Stockport, is seeking a confident and reliable Accounts Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

About the Role
This is a varied and autonomous position suited to someone who enjoys being fully involved in the transactional running of a finance function. You will take responsibility for all daily accounting duties and support the month‑end close process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of daily transactional finance
• Accounts Payable: processing invoices, payment runs, supplier account maintenance
• Accounts Receivable: raising invoices, allocating payments, managing aged debt
• Credit Control: proactive chasing of outstanding balances
• Bank Reconciliation: daily and monthly reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Responding to and resolving customer and supplier queries efficiently
• Closing ledgers at month end
• Assisting and supporting the accountant with month-end preparation

About You:
We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and thrive in a smaller, hands‑on environment. With a proven and recent track record in transactional invoicing and processing, you will offer a high attention to detail, be able to use your own initiative and offer an upbeat, personable and enthusiastic approach.

What’s on Offer:
This permanent position will provide you with stability for the longer term, within a small supportive team. You will be able to take ownership of the daily financial processes and have a visible impact within the business. In return, you will receive 25 holidays, a day working from home, on-site parking, AAT study support (if required), a good working environment and a pension.

What you need to do now
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