Accounts Assistant

Access Point Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 22,031 - 26,926; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday increasing each year

Cycle to work scheme

Private Health Insurance Cover

Company pension

Social events throughout the year

Job summary

A dynamic company in the finance sector is seeking a dedicated accounts assistant for an office-based role in Southport. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in an accounts department and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include matching invoices, handling credit control, and preparing payment runs. This full-time position promises a supportive environment and benefits such as private health insurance and increasing holiday days over time.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in an accounts department.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Match invoices to purchase orders and post invoices.
• Prepare payment list and assist with payment run.
• Proactively contact customers regarding outstanding invoices.

Skills

Strong intrinsic motivation

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: Southport (Office-based, 5 days per week)
Salary: From £24,479.00 per year
Type: Full-time

Job Description

Are you a proactive and enthusiastic individual looking to make a difference? We are on the hunt for a dedicated accounts assistant to become a vital part of our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll be the bridge between our external customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth and effective communication. Your contributions will be key in driving the success of our accounts department. If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

About you

The ideal candidate for this role will have a proven track record in an accounts department, demonstrate strong intrinsic motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision. They will demonstrate confident and effective communication skills, essential for building rapport and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. Additionally, they will have excellent decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities, coupled with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. They should be able to multitask and have strong organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Match invoices to purchase orders and post invoices
• Deal with purchase ledger housekeeping and queries
• Prepare payment list for and assist with payment run
• Credit Control – debt chasing, proactively contact customers by telephone, email, or letter regarding outstanding invoices/debt
• Take any inbound calls from customers relating to overdue invoices
• Compile accurate and up-to-date notes on Business Central
• Check and send copy statements to customers
• Resolve customer queries and escalates any issues where resolution cannot be achieved
• Sales ledger housekeeping and queries
• Action any customer requests for refunds with credit balances actioned within the agreed timescale
• Deal with any ad‑hoc accounts tasks from the Finance Director and/or the Accounts Team Supervisor

Benefits

• 20 days holiday (increasing 1 day each year up to 25 days) – plus recognised bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Health Insurance Cover (after 1 year’s service)
• Company pension
• A variety of different social events throughout the year

Experience

• Purchase ledger: 1 year (required)
• Credit Control: 1 year (required)
• Accounting: 2 years (preferred)

Location & Working Pattern

This is a full‑time, office‑based role in Southport. Candidates must be able to commute reliably or relocate prior to starting.

Contact

For more information or to send your CV, please contact Lisa Pacey on 01704 516 301 or email [e-mail].