Accounts Assistant: Ledger & Invoicing Specialist

Bis Henderson; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bis Henderson Recruitment is assisting an established UK haulage business in Appleton, Warrington with an Accounts Assistant role. You will support accurate ledgers, cash control and month-end processes, with reporting to the Finance Manager and a clear path to develop your career in a hands-on environment.

Key duties include processing supplier invoices in Sage 50, reconciling supplier accounts, raising customer invoices, and assisting with payroll, VAT returns and intercompany reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Assistant experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliation required.
• Sage 50 or similar software knowledge with strong Excel skills.
• Be accurate, organised and able to meet deadlines; communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• AAT qualification would be advantageous.
• Experience in haulage, logistics or transport is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices in Sage 50, match purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier accounts, complete reconciliations and prepare BACS payment runs.
• Raise customer invoices, allocate receipts and support credit control and statement preparation
• Complete bank reconciliations and post cash receipts and payments accurately
• Support month–end journals, accruals, prepayments, VAT returns and intercompany reconciliations
• Assist with expenses, payroll administration, audit queries and finance process improvements

Skills

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Education

AAT qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Job description

Bis Henderson Recruitment is assisting an established UK haulage business in Appleton, Warrington with an Accounts Assistant role. You will support accurate ledgers, cash control and month-end processes, with reporting to the Finance Manager and a clear path to develop your career in a hands-on environment.

Key duties include processing supplier invoices in Sage 50, reconciling supplier accounts, raising customer invoices, and assisting with payroll, VAT returns and intercompany reconciliations.