Accounts Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a permanent, full-time role in Stockport. The position is primarily office-based in Bredbury with a move to central Stockport planned for Spring 2027, and hybrid working available after probation.

You will process invoices, maintain supplier and customer records, and support month-end processes within a busy finance team. The ideal candidate has accounts payable experience and solid IT skills.

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

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

MS Office

Dynamics NAV/365 experience

Tools

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