Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

Bis Henderson in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support ledgers, cash control and month-end processes. You will report to the Finance Manager and contribute to a varied, hands-on finance role with potential career development.

Role requires processing supplier invoices in Sage 50, maintaining supplier accounts, and assisting with payroll, VAT and intercompany reconciliations. On-site role in Warrington, UK.

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Assistant experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of Sage 50 or similar software; proficient Excel skills.
• Accurate, organised and able to meet deadlines; communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• AAT qualification would be advantageous.
• Experience in haulage, logistics or transport preferred.

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.

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

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

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