Accounts Assistant

Windmill Recruitment Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking experienced Accounts Assistants / Purchase Ledgers based in Ollerton NG. The role involves credit control, invoice processing, and supporting monthly accounts preparation. A friendly, motivated attitude and proficiency in accounting systems are essential for success in this hands-on position, which offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing Package

Extended holidays

Good work/home life balance

Career progression opportunities

Refer a friend incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional accounting processes required.
• Proficient in SAGE systems and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Good administration and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit control and invoice disputes.
• Process purchase ledger invoices and supplier payment runs.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Computer Literacy

Education

Experience in transactional accounting processes

Exposure to SAGE systems

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are keen to speak with experienced and motivated Accounts Assistants / Purchase Ledgers based in Ollerton NG. The role will involve liaising with customers, suppliers, and colleagues and supporting on accounts. This is a hands-on role to represent and support in raising our standing with colleagues and customers to help grow our objectives.

You will be friendly and enthusiastic, and you will be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and use your own initiative.

As an Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger, you will be responsible for:

• Credit Control, including dealing with invoice disputes or queries on accounts.
• Purchase ledger invoice processing
• Detailed supplier statement reconciliations
• Collation and preparation of supplier payment runs. Bank posting
• Run credit checks on new and existing customers and suppliers
• Support in preparing monthly management accounts
• Manage aged debtor and aged creditor reports with purchase ledger and credit control colleagues, provide actions to colleagues and report to finance manager
• To answer and direct internal and external phone calls in a polite and professional manner
• To write and distribute business emails, correspondence memos, letter, and forms
• To assist in the preparation of regular and ad-hoc scheduled reports
• To support and maintain an efficient filing system
• Using the company simPRO database system to understand customer contacts (full training will be given)
• To comply with all other reasonable requests made
• Any other ad hoc projects/duties as required

We are keen to speak with Accounts Assistants / Purchase Ledgers with:

• Experience in transactional accounting processes/ systems
• Have exposure to SAGE systems
• Computer literate and proficient in other MS Office (Inc. Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint) Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent Customer Service skills - internal and external customers
• Good communication skills with a confident, professional telephone manner
• Proactive and flexible approach with a 'can do' attitude
• An ability to work effectively under pressure and problem solve
• Punctual, committed, and eager to learn.

The package for Accounts Assistants / Purchase Ledgers includes:

• Basic salary up to £30,000 for Accounts Assistants / Purchase Ledgers
• Health & Wellbeing Package
• Extended holidays
• Good work/home life balance
• Great career progression opportunities
• Many other benefits.
• ** We offer refer a friend incentives.