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Accounts Assistant

Michael Page (UK)

Widnes

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GBP 26,000

Full time

23 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in the chemicals sector is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team in Widnes. In this pivotal role, you will manage the full cycle of accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. The position offers flexible working hours, a supportive environment for AAT studies, and a competitive salary package. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated individual eager to make a significant impact within a small team, where your contributions will be truly valued. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours
AAT Study Support
23 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
Free Car Parking

Qualifications

  • Experience in full cycle accounts payable processes is essential.
  • Strong Excel and IT skills are required for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Manage full cycle accounts payable processes efficiently.
  • Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and year-end accounting.

Skills

Accounts Payable Processes
Communication Skills
Relationship Building
IT Skills
Numerical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Excel Skills
Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

Navision

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Permanent - Widnes

About Our Client

We have worked with our client for coming up to 10 years and seen them go from strength to strength. With their head office located in Widnes they are specialists in the chemicals industry. A small finance team where you will have a big impact on the day to day finance processes.

Job Description

  1. Full cycle Accounts Payable processes
  2. Processing purchase invoices (both stock and non-stock invoices)
  3. Complete weekly payment run report
  4. Supplier statement reconciliations
  5. Supplier payment allocations
  6. Maintain supplier master files
  7. Assistance with the preparation of Monthly Management Accounts, Group Reporting and Year End Accounting.
  8. Ad hoc projects.

The Successful Applicant

  1. Be experienced in accounts payable processes, ideally the full process cycle
  2. Navision experience is an advantage but not necessary
  3. Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills.
  4. Have sound judgement and the ability to make good decisions.
  5. Have strong IT, numerical, problem-solving skills and strong Excel skills.
  6. Be an organised, fast worker with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  7. Be able to work to strict deadlines and prioritise their workloads.
  8. Tenacious, self-starter, committed and hardworking.
  9. Be self-motivated with a desire to always achieve high standards.

What's on Offer

  1. 35 hour working week
  2. Flexible on start and finish times
  3. Salary up to £26k DOE
  4. AAT study support
  5. 23 days hols plus BH
  6. Free car parking on site
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