Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

• Annual Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
• Location: Wrexham
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are currently representing a respected client who is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team at their head office located in Wrexham. This position is ideal for individuals who have a solid background in accounts, bookkeeping, and managing both purchase and sales ledgers. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or possess an equivalent accountancy qualification.

• Answering purchase and sales ledger queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements and payments.
• Managing bank balance reconciliations.
• Assisting with transactional processing duties including posting and raising invoices, and credit control.
• Handling weekly external payroll payments and journals.
• Preparing monthly and annual ledger reconciliations.
• Managing intercompany journals and recharges.
• Allocating expenses and managing credit card reconciliations.
• Adapting to additional responsibilities as requested by the line manager.

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• AAT qualification or equivalent accountancy certification.
• Desirable: Experience with Sage 50.
• Preferable: Experience within the construction industry and in an SME environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to change and problem solve.
• Maintaining a positive, ‘can do’ attitude.

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Private Medical Insurance after 2 years.
• Pension auto-enrolment.
• On-site parking.
• Opportunities for progression within the company.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Yearly bonus.

• Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• This position requires commuting or relocating to Wrexham.

To apply for this Assistant Accountant position on behalf of our client, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.