Accounts Assistant

Rescourcery Group; Little Altcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Formby is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to support the finance team. This full-time, office-based role involves managing daily accounting tasks such as sales ledger, credit control, and bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and experience with accounting software. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers long-term career prospects in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts or finance support role is required.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail are essential.
• Good knowledge of accounting software and MS Office is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Raise invoices and manage customer accounts in the sales ledger.
• Monitor outstanding debt and maintain records in credit control.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Issue and record petty cash transactions accurately.
• Assist with general finance administration and month-end processes.

Skills

Accounts support experience

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of accounting software

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title:Accounts Assistant
Location:Formby (Office-Based)
Contract Type:Temporary to Permanent
Hours:Full-Time

Overview

We are recruiting for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a well-established business based in Formby. This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop their finance career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Accounts Assistant will support the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks, including:

• Sales Ledger: Raising invoices, allocating payments, assisting with customer account management.
• Credit Control: Monitoring outstanding debt, contacting customers, and maintaining accurate records of collection activity.
• Bank Reconciliations: Completing regular reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Petty Cash Management: Issuing and recording petty cash transactions, ensuring accurate balances.
• General Finance Administration: Filing, data entry, updating spreadsheets, and supporting month‑end processes as required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role (purchase ledger, sales ledger, or credit control experience desirable).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of accounting software and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects.
• Supportive team environment with on-the-job training.
• Competitive hourly rate/salary depending on experience.
• Full-time, office-based position in a friendly and accessible Formby location.

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