Accounts Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Sefton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sefton is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the finance team. The role offers a great opportunity for those partway through their AAT studies. Responsibilities include invoice processing, payroll management, and liaising with stakeholders. The company provides a relaxed work environment, training, and AAT study support.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Company holidays plus bank holidays

Free on site parking

Upskilling and training provided

AAT study support

Qualifications

• A couple of years experience in a finance role.
• Previous use of an accounting system in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative assistance to the finance team.
• Process purchase and sales invoices.
• Managing timesheets for payroll.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT studies

Tools

Accounting system

Job description

• Progression opportunity
• Loyal and longstanding company

About Our Client

A superb training point for an accounting professional part way through their AAT studies with some recent experience in finance looking for a role to develop their skills.

The company are a friendly, professional, outgoing organisation with the routine elements of the role whilst capabilities of developing skill set further and supporting the wider finance function.

To take responsibility for accounts payable, receivable assisting with payroll and reporting to ensuring best practice across the finance administration function.

Job Description

Duties and tasks of the Finance Assistant:

• Providing administrative assistance to the finance team
• Process purchase invoices
• Raise sales invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders for invoice payment resolution
• Managing timesheets for payroll and amending working hours and overtime rates

The Successful Applicant

The successful Finance Assistant applicant will have:

• A couple of years experience in a finance role eg; purchase ledger, sales ledger, accounts assistant or a trainee role
• Previous use of an accounting system in a professional environment
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

What's on Offer

What they offer:

• Non corporate, relaxed offices
• Upskilling and training provided
• Company holidays plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• AAT study support
• Free on site parking