Accounts Assistant

KPI Recruiting; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Friendly working environment

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

KPI Recruiting is helping a Middlewich business recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role covers day-to-day finance operations with exposure to bank reconciliations, invoicing, and supplier/customer account management.

The successful candidate will have prior experience in an accounts role, be proficient in Sage and Excel, and possess strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or finance role is desirable.
• Experience with Sage accounting software.
• Strong Excel skills and numerical accuracy.
• Knowledge of VAT coding and basic accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and process sales invoices.
• Process purchase invoices and maintain Sage records.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and bank reconciliations.
• Handle petty cash and monthly reconciliations.
• Process employee expenses and mileage claims.
• Prepare weekly payment runs.
• Assist with stock counts and stock records in Excel.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to customer and supplier account enquiries.
• Support Sales Administration with order processing and proforma invoices.
• Maintain accurate finance records and documentation.
• Assist with ad hoc finance and administration duties.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Strong communication

Flexible attitude

Numeracy

Tools

Sage accounting

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Middlewich Full Time Permanent
£26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a role where you can make a real impact and build a long-term career? We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing business in Middlewich that is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join its friendly and supportive finance team.

This is a varied, hands-on position offering exposure to all aspects of the finance function. More importantly, it provides genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression, making it an excellent move for someone looking to grow their career within accounts and finance.

The Role

As Accounts Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations of the business, ensuring accuracy across financial processes while working closely with colleagues across multiple departments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Daily bank reconciliations
• Preparing and processing sales invoices
• Processing purchase invoices and maintaining accurate Sage records
• Managing cash flow forecasting and bank reconciliations
• Petty cash administration and monthly reconciliations
• Processing employee expenses and mileage claims
• Preparing weekly payment runs
• Assisting with stock counts and maintaining stock records using Excel
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Responding to customer and supplier account enquiries
• Supporting the Sales Administration team with order processing and proforma invoices
• Maintaining accurate finance records and documentation
• Assisting with ad hoc finance and administration duties

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, accurate, and enjoys working as part of a team.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk, or similar finance role
• Experience using Sage accounting software
• Strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliations
• Understanding of VAT coding and accounting procedures
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A positive and flexible attitude

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £26,000 - £28,000
• Permanent, full-time position
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Varied and engaging role with broad finance exposure
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Genuine long-term career progression within a growing business
• Opportunity to expand your responsibilities and develop your finance career

If you're looking for more than just another accounts role and want to join a business that will invest in your future, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a successful long-term career within a company that recognises and rewards commitment, initiative, and ambition.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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