Assistant Accountant
CV-LibraryChadderton, Borough of OldhampermanentPosted: 15 October 2026
Apply NowMpeople Recruitment are excited to be recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a well-established and reputable organisation based in Oldham within their Finance department.
Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday – 100% office based
Salary: up to £35,000 dependent on experience
Location: Oldham
The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for the Purchase Ledger function, whilst also supporting Credit Control and the preparation of Management Accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger
Take full ownership of the Purchase Ledger function, ensuring invoices, payments and supplier accounts are processed accurately, efficiently and within agreed timescales. Review existing processes and controls, recommend improvements, and develop effective working practices to maintain an organised and efficient function. Investigate and resolve supplier queries, complete supplier statement reconciliations, monitor GRNI reports and request outstanding invoices. Plan and process supplier payments, including foreign currency and ad hoc proforma payments, and produce weekly Open Purchase Order and Purchase Ledger reports to support cashflow forecasting. Maintain the daily shipping log to support the reconciliation and accrual of freight invoices at month end, and update month-end Purchase Invoice Accruals.
Expenses & VAT
Manage employee expenses, including company credit card and out-of-pocket claims, ensuring appropriate coding and VAT treatment. Manage petty cash, monitor VAT on Sales Ledger transactions and investigate any discrepancies.
Credit Control
Support Credit Control activities by allocating customer receipts, resolving account queries, assisting with collections and supporting order release where required. Maintain accurate customer account information and ensure outstanding issues are followed up promptly.
Management Accounts
Assist with the preparation of monthly Management Accounts, including journals for accruals and prepayments, account reconciliations and other month-end adjustments. Reconcile inter-company ledgers at month end and agree responsibility for settlement, providing accurate and timely financial information to support the Finance Manager and wider business.
General Finance Support
Provide general support across the Finance function as required, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and systems. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and consistency in ways of working.
Skills & Experience
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with Pivot Tables, and confidence using Microsoft Outlook. Excellent attention to detail, a methodical approach and strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands. Able to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues effectively and proactively identify process improvements. Demonstrates the ability to work independently, take ownership and use initiative, alongside good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
Please note that MPeople recruitment cannot always respond to all applicants due to the high volume of CV's received on a daily basis. Should you not receive a response within 5 working days please accept this as not been successful. Mpeople wish you all the best in your job search
Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday – 100% office based
Salary: up to £35,000 dependent on experience
Location: Oldham
The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for the Purchase Ledger function, whilst also supporting Credit Control and the preparation of Management Accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger
Take full ownership of the Purchase Ledger function, ensuring invoices, payments and supplier accounts are processed accurately, efficiently and within agreed timescales. Review existing processes and controls, recommend improvements, and develop effective working practices to maintain an organised and efficient function. Investigate and resolve supplier queries, complete supplier statement reconciliations, monitor GRNI reports and request outstanding invoices. Plan and process supplier payments, including foreign currency and ad hoc proforma payments, and produce weekly Open Purchase Order and Purchase Ledger reports to support cashflow forecasting. Maintain the daily shipping log to support the reconciliation and accrual of freight invoices at month end, and update month-end Purchase Invoice Accruals.
Expenses & VAT
Manage employee expenses, including company credit card and out-of-pocket claims, ensuring appropriate coding and VAT treatment. Manage petty cash, monitor VAT on Sales Ledger transactions and investigate any discrepancies.
Credit Control
Support Credit Control activities by allocating customer receipts, resolving account queries, assisting with collections and supporting order release where required. Maintain accurate customer account information and ensure outstanding issues are followed up promptly.
Management Accounts
Assist with the preparation of monthly Management Accounts, including journals for accruals and prepayments, account reconciliations and other month-end adjustments. Reconcile inter-company ledgers at month end and agree responsibility for settlement, providing accurate and timely financial information to support the Finance Manager and wider business.
General Finance Support
Provide general support across the Finance function as required, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and systems. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and consistency in ways of working.
Skills & Experience
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with Pivot Tables, and confidence using Microsoft Outlook. Excellent attention to detail, a methodical approach and strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands. Able to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues effectively and proactively identify process improvements. Demonstrates the ability to work independently, take ownership and use initiative, alongside good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
Please note that MPeople recruitment cannot always respond to all applicants due to the high volume of CV's received on a daily basis. Should you not receive a response within 5 working days please accept this as not been successful. Mpeople wish you all the best in your job search