Accountant/Bookkeeper

1 week ago

Chorley PR NA, United Kingdom Contact Solar Ltd Full time £30,000 - £35,000 per year

Contact Solar

Together, we're helping Britain achieve Net Zero.

Are you looking to build a career in a fast-paced, customer-focused company?

You've come to the right place We are one of the largest solar companies in the UK and have recently been acquired by EDF Energy, Britains biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. We focus on installing solar panels and battery storage and pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service.

From a no-pressure sales approach to an in-house technical support team, we offer the best advice to all our customers, both old and new. At Contact Solar, we take the time to listen to our customers and ensure they understand their solar panel system. Our team aims to provide our clients with the best returns on investment.

We deliver cost-effective, money-saving solar solutions to residents and businesses across the UK. Our expertise and direct approach have earned us a fantastic reputation within the industry, with a 4.9/5 rating on both Trustpilot and Google reviews. We seek a highly driven, experienced, and organised reactive maintenance engineer.

By joining our expanding team, you'll contribute to our mission of making the world greener. If you're ready to work with a company that values its employees and customers, then Contact Solar is the right place for you

The Role

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who's ready to take the next step in their accounting career within a dynamic, fast-paced business environment.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised, and able to manage their own workload effectively while maintaining accuracy under pressure. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll be liaising with a range of professional organisations including commercial tenants, utility providers, and district councils.

We're looking for someone who's not afraid to take ownership — someone who wants to mould this position, make it their own, and help us continuously improve how we work within the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accounts receivable – raising sales invoices, credit notes, monthly statements, and allocating payments.
  • Accounts payable – processing supplier invoices and reconciling statements.
  • Processing supplier payments and daily bank receipts/payments.
  • Completing bank reconciliations in a timely manner.
  • Supporting monthly payroll processing.
  • Preparing monthly management information reports.
  • Performing daily checks of staff clock-in reports.
  • Liaising with colleagues across departments.
  • Coordinating with external accountants for year-end accounts and tax preparation.

Experience & Skills

  • Previous hands-on experience in an accounting role.
  • Accountancy qualification or qualified by experience.
  • Proficient in Accounting systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to prioritise a busy workload and maintain attention to detail.
  • Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with financial reporting and forecasting.

What we offer:

  • Salary between £30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience
  • Company pension scheme
  • Great team environment
  • 30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
  • Additional annual leave Scheme
  • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
  • Career Development
  • Staff Events

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

In-Office Role

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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