Accounts Assistant (Hybrid)

Kenton Black; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Finance is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant for a permanent full-time role in Altrincham. The position offers flexibility, with the possibility to work from home four days a week, involving various accounting tasks such as processing invoices and managing ledgers. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years’ relevant experience in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a high-volume transactional environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with suppliers and clients.
• Ability to work independently within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing and paying invoices promptly.
• Supplier reconciliations.
• Managing emails and responding accordingly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Relationship-building

Data entry

Proficiency in IT

Education

AAT qualification or similar

Tools

Excel

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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE, AND NOT REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. OTHERWISE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please ensure you meet all the ‘essential criteria’ for your application to be considered.

Company details and job overview:

Kenton Black Finance is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of a business based in the Altrincham area. This organisation is a specialist in its industry, with a team that has extensive, sector-leading experience. The role is full-time and permanent, with 'school' hours considered. You will be able to work from home 4 days a week, possibly more.

Your new role as the Accounts Assistant includes:

1. Processing and paying invoices promptly
2. Supplier reconciliations
3. Checking and updating ledger balances
4. Managing emails and responding accordingly (accounts inbox)
5. Scanning, filing, and logging account documents
6. Updating accounting systems
7. Checking bank statements daily and updating trackers/ledgers
8. Entering supplier invoices accurately onto the tracker
9. Processing payments through our Third-Party Supplier
10. Reviewing the VAT sheet from the Third-Party Supplier to ensure all invoices are included before submission
11. Assisting with audits and meeting deadlines
12. Reconciling bank statements
13. Handling day-to-day queries
14. Supporting administrative tasks such as Risk Assessments, DBAs, and Write Offs
15. Client reconciliations
16. Processing client payments
17. Raising client bills

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a high-volume transactional environment
• Knowledge of sales and purchase ledgers
• Ability to work independently within deadlines
• Collaborative approach, willing to support colleagues
• Strong relationship-building skills with suppliers and clients
• Proficiency in IT, especially Excel
• Attention to detail and strong work ethic
• Accurate data entry skills
• AAT qualification or similar (desirable)

Salary and Benefits:

Kenton Black Finance operates across the UK, specializing in finance recruitment from entry-level to executive positions. With offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Aberdeen, and Glasgow, we are a trusted partner for top finance talent and businesses of all sizes.