Accounts Assistant

KPI Recruiting; Basford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Crewe to join a busy finance team. This permanent role offers full-time or part-time hours and involves handling day-to-day accounting tasks with accuracy and ownership.

We’re looking for someone with Sage 50 experience, strong organisational skills, and excellent communication abilities to maintain records, process invoices, and support month-end activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts role or similar finance position.
• Sage 50 experience is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Proficient with financial systems and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day accounts and finance queries.
• Follow up outstanding payments and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and issue sales invoices with accurate billing information.
• Monitor invoicing and produce month-end invoice reports.
• Review supplier invoices for accuracy and supporting documentation.
• Process purchase invoices through the finance system.
• Maintain customer and supplier records and resolve queries promptly.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Assist with month-end activities and general finance administration.
• Identify discrepancies and take action to resolve them.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

IT skills

Tools

Sage 50

Spreadsheets

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Crewe

Permanent

Full Time or Part Time

£28,000 per annum

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team in Crewe. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day accounts responsibilities, building strong relationships, and ensuring financial processes are handled accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for a range of day-to-day accounts and finance queries, providing a professional and helpful service.
• Following up outstanding payments and maintaining accurate records.
• Prepare and issue sales invoices, ensuring all billing information is accurate and processed within agreed timescales.
• Monitor invoicing throughout the month and maintain clear and accurate month-end invoice reports.
• Review purchase and supplier invoices carefully, checking accuracy and supporting documentation before arranging payments.
• Manage purchase invoices through the relevant finance processes, ensuring they are recorded and processed correctly.
• Maintain accurate customer and supplier records, resolving queries promptly and professionally.
• Build positive working relationships with customers and suppliers, keeping them informed and responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Assist with month-end activities and general finance administration as required.
• Identify discrepancies and outstanding issues, taking appropriate action to resolve them efficiently.

Key Skills Required:

• Sage 50 experience is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong IT skills and confidence working with financial systems and spreadsheets.