Accounts Assistant – Chorley

About Churchill Support Services:

We are one of the UK’s leading Security and Facilities Management Companies. Our people are what make us stand out amongst our competitors and this is why we ensure that our people’s wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do.

We consistently strive to offer a working environment that makes our employee’s feel valued and motivated. Whilst offering competitive rates of pay, we also consider other factors, such as work/life balance, training and career opportunities.

We succeed because we employ people who share our Company’s Virtues and put People First, displaying Passion in everything we do and showing Humility when it matters.

About the role:

Due to ongoing and continued success, we are looking for an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join our thriving finance team. This truly is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business in a role with a huge scope for development. The working hours for this role are Monday – Friday between the hours of 09:00 – 17:30 with a one-hour break for lunch.

As an Accounts Assistant at Churchill Support Services, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the Purchase Ledger, ensuring all supplier accounts are accurate and up to date.
• Processing payments to suppliers and other expenses.
• Managing cashbook and reconciliations for all bank accounts, credit cards and petty cash.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date General Ledger accounts and books of prime entry.
• Assisting in the preparation of Month End Working Papers including calculation of accruals and prepayments and recurring journal postings
• Liaising with budget holders providing ongoing support and analysis for cost management.
• Ensure processes, systems and procedures across the finance function are operating, identifying issues and recommending solutions.

Requirements:

Essential

• Experience with Purchase Ledger processing and cost management
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position
• Competent use of Sage Accounting Software – Sage 50 essential, Sage 200 desirable
• Intermediate Excel skills – including use of functions, vlookups, pivot tables
• Awareness of structure for statutory financial statements

Desirable

• AAT qualified or studying towards Level 4
• Experience reviewing/creating budgets and forecasts
• Knowledge of PowerBi

What we can offer in return:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Great company culture
• Supportive environment
• Access to expert training and development program
• Reward and Recognition scheme
• 28 days of annual leave

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career? If you meet the criteria above and are interested in working with Churchill Support Services, a renowned security and facilities management organisation ranked as the UK’s top ACS approved company, we invite you to apply today.

Join our team and be a part of our commitment to excellence in the industry.