Accounts Assistant

Ascent Recruitment Ltd; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10%

Study support

Private healthcare

Income protection

Birthday off

On-site parking

Training and development

Long-term progression

Job summary

Ascent Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a growing SME in Runcorn. Hybrid working (3 days in office) with a salary of £27,000–£30,000 plus a 10% bonus and study support.

The role offers exposure across finance and genuine progression opportunities in a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates have SME/transactional accounts experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role.
• AAT studier or qualified.
• Good Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work autonomously but as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Sales ledger, invoicing and credit control.
• Purchase ledger processing and supplier payments.
• Bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting.
• Expenses and company card processing.
• Assisting with cashflow forecasting.
• Helping improve finance processes and controls.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

AAT studier, or qualified

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 + Bonus + Study Support + Hybrid Working – Runcorn (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)

Looking to join a growing business where you'll gain broad exposure across finance rather than being stuck doing the same tasks every day?

Ascent Recruitment is exclusively supporting a fast‑growing, successful SME business in Runcorn that's looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous SME, transactional accounts experience who wants to continue developing their career within a supportive environment offering genuine progression and study support.

Responsibilities

• Sales ledger, invoicing and credit control
• Purchase ledger processing and supplier payments
• Bank reconciliations and cash management
• Supporting month‑end processes and reporting
• Expenses and company card processing
• Assisting with cashflow forecasting
• Helping improve finance processes and controls
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider business

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or a similar role
• AAT studier, or qualified
• Good Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Someone who can work autonomously but also as part of a team
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Benefits

• £27,000-£30,000 salary
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• 10% bonus
• Study support
• Private healthcare
• Income protection
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• On‑site parking
• Excellent training and development
• Genuine long‑term progression within a growing business

If you're looking for a varied finance role where you can continue to develop your career in a supportive, growing business, apply now, i'd be happy to tell you more