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Accounts Assistant - Highly successful, progressive and growing organisation

Page Personnel

High Peak

Hybrid

GBP 26,000 - 30,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a permanent role in High Peak. The successful candidate will manage accounts payable duties, ensure accurate financial records, and support month-end processes. The position offers a competitive salary of approximately £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, with opportunities for professional development and hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Permanent role
Professional development opportunities
Hybrid working
Study support for AAT

Qualifications

  • Experience in accounts payable or a related accounting role.
  • Knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Set up new supplier accounts and verify bank details.
  • Process and verify incoming supplier invoices.
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all company accounts.

Skills

Accounts payable experience
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of accounting principles
Proficiency in accounting software
Effective communication

Tools

MS Office

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Accounts Assistant - Highly successful, progressive and growing organisation, High Peak

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Client:

Page Personnel

Location:

High Peak, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:
  • Accounts Payable Administrator
  • Highly successful, progressive and growing organisation

About Our Client

Working for a highly successful, super friendly and growing organisation with opportunity to progress.

Job Description

The duties include: Accounts Payable

  • Set up new supplier accounts and verify bank details.
  • Process and verify incoming supplier invoices.
  • Match invoices with purchase orders and delivery notes.
  • Prepare and execute payment runs (BACS & manual payments).
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate accounts payable records and filing systems, including commentary behind aged balances.

Expenses & Reimbursements

  • Manage employee expense claims through the company's expense system.
  • Review and process business and personal reimbursement claims.
  • Ensure compliance with company expense policies and HMRC expense/tax rules where applicable.

Bank & Cash Management

  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all company accounts.
  • Monitor and record incoming and outgoing payments.
  • Assist in cash flow reporting and short-term forecasting, including cash requirements.

Month-End & General Finance Support

  • Assist with month-end processes, including balance sheet recs (AP, Bank, GRNI etc.)
  • Support the finance team with internal/external audits and ad-hoc finance projects.
  • Respond to supplier, customer, and internal finance queries professionally and promptly.
  • Quarterly VAT returns.

Sales Ledger & Credit Control (potentially in the future):

  • Set up new customer accounts and perform credit checks.
  • Raise and issue sales invoices in a timely manner.
  • Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding debts.
  • Liaise with clients to resolve billing queries and disputes.
  • Support credit control efforts to reduce debtor days and improve cash collection.

The Successful Applicant

A successful professional should have:

  • Experience in accounts payable or a related accounting role within a professional environment.
  • Knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications.
  • The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary of approximately £26000 - £30000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Permanent role with opportunities for professional development.
  • Supportive and professional working environment in High Peak.
  • Hybrid working - three days office based and flexibility with hours
  • Progression and a chance to build experience
  • Study support for AAT

If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting and finance career, apply today for this exciting opportunity in High Peak.

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