Accounts Assistant

Whitfieldbrown; Widnes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Whitfieldbrown is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations in Widnes. This part-time permanent role (20 hours per week) involves general purchase and sales ledger duties, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills, while prior experience in finance is desirable but not essential. The company offers a competitive salary and opportunities for training and progression in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Good level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling confidential financial information.
• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and maintain accurate records.
• Support general sales ledger duties.
• Manage filing and maintain organized financial records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Evolution software

Job description

The Role

As an Accounts Assistant at Whitfield & Brown you will play an important role in supporting the day‑to‑day financial operations of the business. You will assist with core accounting activities ensuring records are accurate up to date and processed efficiently. This role is key to supporting the wider finance function and ensuring smooth financial processes across the business.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for general purchase ledger duties including processing invoices and maintaining accurate records. You will support general sales ledger duties and assist with maintaining customer and supplier accounts. You will process CIS applications and payments with training provided where required. You will manage filing and maintain organised financial records. You will use accounting software including Evolution where applicable with training provided. You will also undertake any other reasonable duties as required to support the finance team.

About You

You will have a good level of accuracy and attention to detail with a structured approach to your work. You will be comfortable handling confidential financial information. Previous experience within an accounts or finance role is desirable but not essential. CIS experience and familiarity with Evolution software would be beneficial but training will be provided. You will be organised reliable and able to manage your time effectively. You must be able to commute to our Widnes office.

What We Offer

A competitive salary that reflects the skills experience and responsibility required. Alongside this you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and help you grow in your career. At Whitfield & Brown you will have opportunities for training learning and progression so you can continue to build your confidence and develop your skills. You will be part of a supportive team that values people collaboration and shared success. We create an environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute and take pride in the work we deliver together.

Working Hours and Location

This is a part time permanent role starting at 20 hours per week. The role is based at our Head Office in Widnes.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Whitfield & Brown is committed to fairness inclusion and diversity in every part of our business. We want every applicant and every employee to feel valued respected and supported to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and we encourage a culture where individual differences are recognised and celebrated. Everyone who works with us is entitled to a workplace that promotes dignity respect and equal opportunity. We believe that an inclusive team strengthens our work and helps us create positive outcomes for the communities we serve. If you share these values, we would be delighted to receive your application.