Accounting Assistant

Company: Ascent Recruitment Limited
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Location: Wilmslow
Job Description:

Accounts Assistant | Graduate Opportunity | £28,000 + Study Support

Ascent Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a fantastic business in Wilmslow searching for an Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team.

This is a great early-career opportunity for an ambitious recent graduate or finance professional with a minimum of 9 months’ experience in a transactional finance role, looking to build a long-term career in finance within a growing and well-established business.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Processing bank postings across all bank accounts (high volume)
  • Posting all bank transactions and reconciling balances.
  • Posting credit card transactions and reconciling to statements.
  • Reconciling all bank accounts on a daily and weekly basis, as required.
  • Ensuring all bank payments are made accurately and on time.
  • Processing quarterly payments.
  • Resolving payment and bank account queries.
  • Providing banking information and support to other departments across the business, as required.

Skills & experience:

  • Minimum 9 months’ experience within a transactional finance/accounts role
  • A numerate degree (finance, economics, accounting, maths, law or similar) preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and numerical ability
  • Good Excel and analytical skills
  • Organised, proactive and keen to learn
  • Clear communication skills and a positive attitude
  • Salary up to £28,000
  • Study support
  • 25 days holiday
  • Company pension
  • Free parking

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Posted: August 28th, 2026