Accounts Assistant

Michael Page; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Private medical cover

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave - plus bank hols

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in Stockport. The role involves processing purchase and sales invoices, matching invoices to orders, assisting with accounts payable and receivable, and supporting month-end processes.

Primarily office-based with hybrid flexibility after probation, the role offers £28,000-£30,000 a year, 25 days' leave, private medical cover and a company pension.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable experience - essential
• Knowledge of CIS and DRC VAT - highly desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent time-management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365/ Business Central / NAV would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate supplier and customer records
• Reconciling bank and control accounts
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing
• Assisting the wider finance team with general accounting and administrative duties

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Time-management

Written and verbal communication

Independent working

Collaborative approach

CIS and DRC VAT knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Business Central

NAV

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Bredbury with office move to Central Stockport in Spring 2027
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Primarily office-based, with hybrid working available following successful completion of probation

Client Details

We are looking for a detail-focused Accounts Assistant or Accounts Payable Specialist to join an experienced finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within finance and become an important part of a busy and supportive accounts function.

Description

The key responsibilities of an Accounts Assistant will include:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate supplier and customer records
• Reconciling bank and control accounts
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing
• Assisting the wider finance team with general accounting and administrative duties

Profile

A successful Accounts Assistant will have:

• Previous accounts payable experience - essential
• Knowledge of CIS and DRC VAT - highly desireable
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent time-management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365/ Business Central / NAV would be advantageous

Job Offer

• £28,000-£30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Primarily office-based in Bredbury with Hybrid working available following successful completion of training/probation
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• A varied role with exposure to all areas of accounts
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to develop your skills and become a key member of the finance team