Assistant Accountant
RG Consultancy Ltd · Wigan · posted 22 days ago
Going rate £33,400UK median £31,560
Home Office going rates from
Occupation
4122Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks
Going rate for this occupation: £33,400 · UK median pay £31,560
Home Office going rates from
Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£32,000 to £35,000stated
- Going rate£33,400
- UK median£31,560
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £23,000 |
| 25th | £26,802 |
| 50th | £31,560 |
| 75th | £40,123 |
| 90th | £50,845 |
| Going rate | £33,400 |
| UK median | £31,560 |
Sponsorship
Sponsorship chance
Very low
- Not matched to a licence on the register
- Salary is below the going rate
- Eligible only through a shortage list
On the public records we hold, sponsorship for this role looks unlikely: not matched to a licence on the register, and salary is below the going rate.
We hold the employer, the occupation, a stated salary and the advert's own wording.
Why
Sign in to see how you fit and draft a cover letter
We read this advert for what it asks, check each line against your CV and show you the evidence for every judgement.
Sign inFull advert
Develop Your Finance Career with a Growing Business
Are you an ambitious Accounts Assistant looking to take the next step towards becoming a qualified accountant? We are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a successful and expanding business in Hindley.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in transactional finance who is currently studying, or looking to begin studying, AAT, ACCA or CIMA. The business offers study support, hands-on experience across the finance function and genuine opportunities for progression as you develop your qualifications.
The Role
Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance department while gaining exposure to month-end and management accounting activities.
Key Responsibilities Transactional Finance
Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices Raising sales invoices and credit notes Allocating customer receipts and supplier payments Reconciling supplier statements and customer accounts Managing invoice queries and resolving discrepancies Assisting with credit control and aged debt management
Banking & Cash Management
Daily bank postings and reconciliations Monitoring cash receipts and payments Assisting with cash flow reporting and forecasting
Assistant Accounting Duties
Assisting with month-end close procedures Preparing journal entries and accruals Supporting balance sheet reconciliations Assisting with management accounts preparation Maintaining fixed asset registers Supporting budgeting and reporting activities Ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
About You
Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant role Strong understanding of transactional accounting processes Good working knowledge of Excel, including formulas and data analysis Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines Studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA, or keen to commence professional studies
What's on Offer?
Full study support package for AAT, ACCA or CIMA Exposure to management accounting and commercial finance Clear progression opportunities as the business grows Supportive and experienced finance leadership team Full-time permanent role within a stable and successful organisation
This position would suit an Accounts Assistant who wants to move beyond pure transactional finance and build a long-term career in accounting and finance. If you're looking for a role that offers development, responsibility and genuine progression, we'd love to hear from you.
Information from public records, not immigration advice.