Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is recruiting an Accounts Clerk to join a busy business in Middlewich. The role supports day-to-day finance, handling bank reconciliations, purchase and sales ledgers, and supplier payments with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has prior accounts experience, proficient Excel skills, and strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Clerk/Accounts Assistant/Finance Administrator role.
• Experience using Sage or a similar accounting package.
• Strong understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations.
• Processing purchase invoices using Sage with correct coding.
• Raising sales invoices and supporting month-end procedures.
• Preparing weekly supplier payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Managing petty cash and monthly reconciliations.
• Updating daily cash flow forecasts.
• Assisting with stock counts and stock records in Excel.
• Providing copy invoices, statements and credit notes when required.
• Supporting Sales Administration with order processing, acknowledgements and proforma invoices.
• General finance administration and filing duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Ledger understanding

Sage experience

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Middlewich

Up to 29,000 DOE

Full Time

The Role

We are recruiting for an Accounts Clerk to join a busy and growing business in Middlewich. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual with previous accounts experience to support the day-to-day running of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations.
• Processing purchase invoices using Sage, ensuring correct nominal and VAT coding.
• Raising sales invoices and supporting month-end procedures.
• Preparing weekly supplier payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Managing petty cash and monthly reconciliations.
• Updating daily cash flow forecasts.
• Assisting with stock counts and maintaining stock records on Excel.
• Providing copy invoices, statements, and credit note support when required.
• Supporting the Sales Administration function with order processing, acknowledgements, and proforma invoices.
• General finance administration and filing duties.

About You

• Previous experience within an Accounts Clerk, Accounts Assistant, or Finance Administrator role.
• Experience using Sage or a similar accounting package.
• Strong understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner.