Accounts Assistant
Join our amazing accounts team and be part of our exciting journey
Accounts Assistant (Part-Time)
Location: Stockport
Location: Stockport
Hours: 20-24 hours per week
Salary: £15,000-£20,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Flexible and school-friendly hours available
Total hours per week: Part time to be arranged during interview, between 20-24 hours per week
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About Us
Elevated Knowledge is a leading provider of apprenticeship and commercial training programmes, delivering high-quality, industry-relevant learning to apprentices and learners across the engineering sectors. We work closely with employers to ensure our provision meets the needs of industry, and we’re proud of our reputation for outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment.
We are now looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our growing team, delivering efficient administrative assistance to the Accounts department.
About the Role
We are seeking an organised and reliable Accounts Assistant to support our day-to-day finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in finance, whether they have some existing experience or are looking to build on basic bookkeeping knowledge.
Full training will be provided, and the successful candidate will work closely with management to support the smooth running of the organisation’s financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing purchase invoices and maintaining the purchase ledger
- Raising sales invoices and maintaining the sales ledger
- Credit control and debtor management
- Bank reconciliations
- Processing financial transactions in Sage and QuickBooks
- Assisting with payroll administration and payroll data entry
- Preparing supplier payment runs for authorisation
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- General finance and administrative support
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications directly to the Financial Director, Mark Field at markfield@elevatedknowledge.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Accounts Assistant to our team!
Elevated Knowledge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All post holders are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
What We’re Looking For…
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- Good numeracy and attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work accurately and maintain confidentiality
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
- Positive and willing-to-learn attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience in an accounts, finance, payroll or administration role
- Experience using Sage, QuickBooks or similar accounting software
- Experience working with invoices, payments or reconciliations
- AAT qualification or working towards AAT
- Experience of working within a training, education or professional services environment
Personal Qualities
We are particularly interested in candidates who are:
- Friendly and approachable
- Highly organised
- Self-motivated
- Willing to learn new skills
- Comfortable working as part of a small team
- Able to maintain confidentiality when handling financial information
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours that can fit around school drop-off and collection times
- Supportive working environment
- Full training and development
- Opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of finance activities
- Potential for future progression as the business grows
Note: Previous accounting qualifications are not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with some administration or finance experience who are keen to develop their skills within a supportive team environment.
Apply by sending a covering letter with your CV attached to markfield@elevatedknowledge.co.uk or click the link below
About the employer
Engineering and Lift Engineering Training provider located in Stockport. Delivers apprenticeships and commercial technical skills courses.
Employer address
Elevated Knowledge Ltd
Whitehill Industrial Estate
South Reddish
Stockport
SK4 1PQ
