Accounts Assistant

H9 Technical; Heysham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant in Heysham. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £27,000 and responsibilities include managing the Accounts Payable ledger, preparing payment schedules, and supporting the finance team. Candidates should have prior experience in Accounts/Accounts Payable and strong organisational skills. Benefits include 31 days holiday, life insurance, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

31 days holiday

Quarterly bonuses for attendance and health & safety

Life insurance

Company pension (3% employer / 5% employee)

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts/Accounts Payable required.
• Strong organisational skills needed.
• Proactive attitude essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable ledger.
• Prepare monthly supplier payment schedules.
• Reconcile credit card transactions.
• Check and collate employee expenses.
• Process ad hoc payments.
• Handle incoming post and issue despatch labels.
• Support the wider accounts team with general admin tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Heysham, Lancashire

Up to 27,000pa

Site Based

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team in Heysham on a full time permanent basis. Experience in Accounts/Accounts Payable is essential for this role.

Benefits of the role:

• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Quarterly bonuses for attendance and health & safety
• Life insurance
• Company pension (3% employer / 5% employee)
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities for career progression within an international group

Responsibilities as a Accounts Assistant:

• Managing the Accounts Payable ledger: invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliation, and ledger housekeeping
• Preparing monthly supplier payment schedules
• Reconciling credit card transactions
• Checking and collating employee expenses
• Processing ad hoc payments
• Handling incoming post and issuing despatch labels
• Supporting the wider accounts team with general admin tasks

Requirements of the role:

• Experience in Accounts/Accounts Payable
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• A proactive attitude and attention to detail