Accounts assistant

Nigel Wright Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Nigel Wright Group is recruiting a Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistant for their Liverpool City Centre office. The role involves managing both sales and purchase ledgers, processing invoices, and supporting month-end activities in a hands-on finance environment.

The ideal candidate will have previous ledger experience, strong IT skills with finance systems, and excellent attention to detail. A collaborative, proactive mindset and the ability to work across a busy finance team are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance, accounts, sales ledger or purchase ledger position.
• Strong IT skills including experience using finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to take ownership and get things done.

Responsibilities

• Managing the sales and purchase ledger processes from start to finish.
• Processing supplier invoices across multiple finance systems.
• Raising and issuing customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Obtaining approval for payments from relevant stakeholders.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.
• Supporting month-end close activities and producing ledger reports.
• Assisting with credit control activities where required.
• Processing company credit card transactions and VAT-related entries.
• Setting up new suppliers and maintaining supplier records.
• Managing intercompany invoicing and reconciliations.
• Performing regular bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

IT skills

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

The Business
We're partnering with a successful international engineering business with a strong reputation for innovation, quality and operational excellence. As the company continues to grow, they are looking to strengthen their finance team with the appointment of a Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistant at their Liverpool City Centre office.
This is a varied and hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys the day-to-day mechanics of finance, takes ownership of their work and wants to be part of a stable business where they can make a real contribution to the team.

The Role
Reporting to the Management Accountant, this is a varied and hands-on role that would suit someone who enjoys the operational side of finance and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work. You'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of both the sales and purchase ledger functions, supporting the wider finance team and ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently.
This opportunity is ideal for a practical, proactive individual who enjoys getting stuck in, taking ownership of their workload and contributing to the success of the wider team.
Duties includes:

• Managing the sales and purchase ledger processes from start to finish.
• Processing supplier invoices across multiple finance systems.
• Raising and issuing customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Obtaining approval for payments from relevant stakeholders.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.
• Supporting month-end close activities and producing ledger reports.
• Assisting with credit control activities where required.
• Processing company credit card transactions and VAT-related entries.
• Setting up new suppliers and maintaining supplier records.
• Managing intercompany invoicing and reconciliations.
• Performing regular bank reconciliations.

Person

• Previous experience within a finance, accounts, sales ledger or purchase ledger position.
• Strong IT skills including experience using finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to take ownership and get things done.

Benefits

• Salary up to £30k DOE
• 36-hour working week with hybrid working and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme with generous employer contributions.