Accounts Assistant

Timberwise; Northwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A property care and preservation company in Northwich is seeking a candidate to assist with financial tasks. Responsibilities include processing invoices, handling accounts payable and receivable, and maintaining financial records. Ideal candidates will have a foundational understanding of accounting principles and strong skills in Microsoft Excel. The role offers a salary between £24,479 and £26,000 along with benefits like holiday days, a pension plan, and health care. This is a great opportunity to start a career in finance.

Benefits

23 days holiday increasing with service

Loyalty Awards

Company Pension with Royal London

Health care cash plan with Health Shield

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Desirable knowledge of accounting principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and receivable tasks.
• Process invoices, receipts, and expense claims.
• Perform data entry into accounting systems.
• Help reconcile bank statements and accounts.
• Maintain organized financial records.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with payroll preparation.
• Respond to finance-related queries.

Skills

Good numerical and analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office

High attention to detail and accuracy

Good organizational and time-management skills

Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines

Positive attitude and eagerness to learn

Education

Accounting & Finance qualification

Job description

Timberwise is the largest Property Care and Preservation company in the UK. Founded in 1968 we are still family owned and operated. The company is organised around nine regional Branches which act as profit centres. Our Head Office is in Northwich in Cheshire. The company aspires to improve people's lives through a range of property preservation services from basement waterproofing to timber treatments.

Timberwise prides itself on the values of honesty, integrity, reliability and teamwork. The company offers a fantastic work environment and believes that people are what make the difference in the business.

You would be reporting to the Management Accountant and be based in Head Office, Northwich, Cheshire.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Financial & reporting

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks
• Process invoices, receipts, and expense claims
• Perform data entry into accounting systems
• Help reconcile bank statements and supplier/customer accounts
• Maintain organised financial records and filing systems
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities
• Assist with payroll preparation and employee reimbursements
• Respond to finance‑related queries
• Follow company policies and accounting procedures

Candidate Background and Experience

Qualifications

• Accounting & Finance qualification (Desirable)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office

Package

• £24,479 - £26,000 dependent on experience
• 23 days holiday increasing with service
• Loyalty Awards
• Company Pension with Royal London
• Health care cash plan with Health Shield
• Death in service benefit

Candidate Specification

Personal Qualities and Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational and time‑management skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn