Accounts Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a chance to work in a stable environment with a focus on accuracy and compliance in financial processes. The successful candidate will handle purchase invoices, manage supplier reconciliations, and support month-end close activities. With additional perks like on-site parking and career training, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow in their finance career. If you're flexible, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is an exciting next step for you.

Benefits

On-site Parking

Staff Discounts

Career Training

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger management and supplier reconciliations.
• Flexible approach and ability to work in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and manage supplier reconciliations.
• Support month-end close and liaise with suppliers for accurate financial data.

Skills

Purchase Ledger Management

Supplier Reconciliation

BACS Payments Processing

Expense Management

Financial Reporting

Education

AAT Qualification

Relevant Work Experience

Job description

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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