Accounts Assistant

Bis Henderson Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bis Henderson Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Assistant in the Warrington area to support ledgers, cash control and month-end processes. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will handle supplier invoices, reconciliations and VAT returns, with scope to develop your career.

The role requires Sage 50 experience, strong Excel skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a busy logistics environment. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of Sage 50 or similar software and confident Excel skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices in Sage 50 and match purchase orders.
• Maintain supplier accounts, perform reconciliations and prepare BACS runs.
• Raise customer invoices, allocate receipts and support credit control.
• Complete bank reconciliations and post cash receipts and payments.
• Support month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, VAT returns and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist with expenses, payroll administration, audit queries and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Communication

Deadline-driven

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Location: Appleton. Warrington

Salary: £25,000.00 - £30,000.00

Summary:

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established UK haulage business in a varied, hands-on finance role. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support accurate ledgers, cash control and month-end processes, with a clear scope to develop your career further.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices in Sage 50, match purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier accounts, complete reconciliations and prepare BACS payment runs.
• Raise customer invoices, allocate receipts and support credit control and statement preparation
• Complete bank reconciliations and post cash receipts and payments accurately
• Support month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, VAT returns and intercompany reconciliations
• Assist with expenses, payroll administration, audit queries and finance process improvements

Experience:

• Previous Accounts Assistant experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliation required.
• Have working knowledge of Sage 50 or similar software, plus confident Excel skills
• Be accurate, organised and able to manage deadlines and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• An AAT qualification, would be advantageous
• Experience in haulage, logistics or transport preferred

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.