Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is recruiting an Accounts Assistant in Crewe. This permanent role offers either full-time or part-time hours and a salary of £28,000 per annum. You will join a busy finance team, take ownership of daily accounting tasks, and help ensure accurate financial processing and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have Sage 50 experience, superb accuracy, and strong communication skills. The position involves managing invoices, payments, and month-end activities while building positive

Qualifications

• Sage 50 experience is essential.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organised with ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong IT skills and confidence 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 and ensure timely processing.
• Monitor invoicing and month-end invoice reports.
• Review supplier invoices and verify accuracy before payments.
• Process and record purchase invoices.
• Maintain customer and supplier records and respond to queries promptly.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers and keep them informed.
• Assist with month-end activities and general finance administration.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.

Skills

Sage 50

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

IT skills

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.