Accounts Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks an Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team in Chester. The role involves handling purchase invoices, supplier reconciliations, and managing expenses. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and excellent perks are on offer.

Benefits

On-site parking

Staff discounts

Career training

Competitive holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Full end-to-end purchase ledger experience is essential.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to work in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices, matching, batching, and coding.
• Supplier reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Handling payment runs and managing prepayments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Experience in a similar role

AAT studiers welcome

Job description

• Robust Manufacturing Business
• Great end to end role

About Our Client

Our client are an industry leader in their market, doing some exciting things! Their turnover is consistent and stable and the business offer additional perks such as on-site parking, staff discounts, and career training!

Job Description

The key responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant include:

• Processing purchase invoices, matching, batching, and coding to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Supplier reconciliations, reviewing supplier statements, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring timely payments
• Handling payment runs, preparing and processing BACS payments to suppliers
• Managing prepayments, recording, and maintaining schedules for prepaid expenses
• Processing accruals, identifying and recording accrued expenses at month-end
• Expense management, reviewing and processing staff expenses in line with company policies
• Supporting month-end close, assisting with ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams, handling queries, ensuring accurate financial data, and supporting audits

The Successful Applicant

The successful Accounts Assistant should have:

• Experience in a similar role, with full end to end purchase ledger
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to work within a small team
• Ideally have been exposed to a manufacturing environment
• Suitably qualified by experience or AAT studiers welcome

What's on Offer

Our client will offer you:

• Market leading salary
• Competitive holiday benefits
• 37.5 hours a week
• Staff discounts
• Stable business