Accounts Assistant: Growth, Training & Career Path

KPI Recruiting; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Friendly working environment

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

KPI Recruiting is helping a Middlewich business recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role covers day-to-day finance operations with exposure to bank reconciliations, invoicing, and supplier/customer account management.

The successful candidate will have prior experience in an accounts role, be proficient in Sage and Excel, and possess strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or finance role is desirable.
• Experience with Sage accounting software.
• Strong Excel skills and numerical accuracy.
• Knowledge of VAT coding and basic accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and process sales invoices.
• Process purchase invoices and maintain Sage records.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and bank reconciliations.
• Handle petty cash and monthly reconciliations.
• Process employee expenses and mileage claims.
• Prepare weekly payment runs.
• Assist with stock counts and stock records in Excel.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to customer and supplier account enquiries.
• Support Sales Administration with order processing and proforma invoices.
• Maintain accurate finance records and documentation.
• Assist with ad hoc finance and administration duties.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Strong communication

Flexible attitude

Numeracy

Tools

Sage accounting

Excel

Job description

KPI Recruiting is helping a Middlewich business recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role covers day-to-day finance operations with exposure to bank reconciliations, invoicing, and supplier/customer account management.

The successful candidate will have prior experience in an accounts role, be proficient in Sage and Excel, and possess strong organisational skills.