Accounts Assistant

CV Screen; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation based in Warrington is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have an AAT qualification and proficiency in Sage and Microsoft Excel. This full-time role offers a salary of £30,000 plus excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and an 8% pension contribution. The environment is professional yet relaxed, providing a supportive atmosphere for finance professionals.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

8% pension contribution

Death in service cover

Supportive, relaxed working environment

Qualifications

• AAT qualification with strong numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency in Sage and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices and payments.
• Reconcile purchase orders, supplier balances, and credit card transactions.
• Maintain multi-currency bank accounts and support regular reconciliations.
• Manage petty cash and update the company cashbook.
• Assist with month-end, VAT returns, and year-end reporting processes.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Proficiency in Sage

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Reference: 61082

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000/annum + Benefits

Job Location: United Kingdom - England - North West England - Cheshire - Warrington

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 16 September 2025

Accounts Assistant – Location: Warrington

Salary: £30,000 + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established organisation based in Warrington. With a strong reputation built over 25 years, the company operates on a global scale and continues to grow, offering a professional yet relaxed working environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional with experience in accounts administration to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative finance team. The role is office-based, offering a salary of £30,000 plus excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and enhanced pension contributions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices and payments in line with company policy.
• Reconcile purchase orders, supplier balances, and credit card transactions.
• Maintain multi-currency bank accounts and support regular reconciliations.
• Manage petty cash and update the company cashbook.
• Assist with month-end, VAT returns, and year-end reporting processes.

What Experience is Required

• AAT qualification with strong numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency in Sage and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 per annum
• Private medical insurance
• 8% pension contribution
• Death in service cover
• Supportive, relaxed working environment

Location

Based in Warrington, this role is easily commutable from: Liverpool, Manchester, St Helens, Widnes, Runcorn, Wigan, Leigh, Altrincham, and surrounding areas.

How to Apply

Please apply in strict confidence by sending your CV to Kate Morgan at CV Screen.

Alternate Job Titles

• Finance Assistant
• Accounts Administrator
• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Assistant Accountant