Your new company We are working with a well-established and growing business within the industrial supply sector that is seeking a proactive and hands-on Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Wigan. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy organisation in a broad, all-round accounts position where you''ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function.The successful candidate will enjoy working across multiple areas of finance, building strong internal and external relationships, and taking ownership of a varied workload. With the opportunity to secure a permanent position following an initial temporary period, this role would suit someone looking for stability, long-term prospects and the chance to make a real impact from day one.Your new role As an Accounts Assistant, you''ll support the finance function across a range of duties including:Accounts Payable (purchase ledger)Accounts Receivable (sales ledger)Credit controlProcessing supplier invoices and paymentsAllocating and reconciling customer paymentsResolving account and invoice queriesAssisting with bank reconciliationsSupporting month-end processesMaintaining accurate financial recordsLiaising with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholdersWhat you''ll need to succeed Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance roleWorking knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts ReceivableCredit control experienceStrong attention to detail and organisational ..... full job details .....