Accounts Assistant

Tyrrell Building Technologies Group is a rapidly expanding organisation with a focus on smart buildings achieved by utilising innovative technologies and solutions.

We achieve our aims and target our growth and expansion plans through strategic business units in the group, including a full turnkey engineering business, product distribution, hardware and software research and development and SAAS analytics reporting and estate portfolio management platform business. We have ambitious regional expansion and financial growth plans.

TBT are based in a friendly office in Leigh, Lancashire but our team has grown into global customer locations, and we intend for this to continue as we set ambitious growth targets for the group. 

Our Accounts Assistant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting the finance team with various accounting tasks. You will be using Sage50 Accounts to handle day-to-day bookkeeping duties, including invoicing, reconciliations and maintaining ledgers. The role is crucial for the business to ensure a smooth operation of our financial processes. 

• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage50 Accounts, ensuring data is up to date and complete.
• Prepare, process and record daily financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner, for both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist in the month end process, preparing monthly financial reports where required.
• Manage intercompany ledgers, to include (but not limited to) invoicing and reconciliation, ensuring any discrepancies are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring all balances are correct and discrepancies are resolved.
• Processing expense requests.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end financial reports
• Assist with audits both internally and externally.
• Provide administrative support to the finance team as required. 

• Proficient in Sage50 Accounts, with proven experience in managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledgers, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficient in Excel
• Proficient in Microsoft packages such as Teams and Office 365
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skill
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A basic understanding of UK tax laws and financial regulations. 

Location: Head Office in Leigh, Lancashire

Reporting: Group Financial Controller

Core Hours: Up to a maximum of 25 hours a week, preferably split over 5 days but are flexible. We do require the candidate to work on Fridays.

Salary: £17,000 - £20,000 per annum

Pension: 3% Company contribution after 3 months of employment

Holiday Allowance: 25 days per year from 1st Jan - 31st Dec (pro-rata for part-time)