Accounts Assistant / Manager

Pertemps Warrington; Lane Head; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Training & development

Job summary

Pertemps Warrington is recruiting anAccounts Assistant/Manager in Warrington to support day-to-day accounting in a hands-on finance role. Flexible for full or part-time hours, permanent or temporary contracts.

You will prepare monthly management accounts in Xero, manage sales and supplier ledgers, process payroll using Sage, and submit VAT returns. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounts roles, solid Xero knowledge, familiarity with Sage Payroll, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Xero.
• Experience with Sage Payroll or similar payroll software.
• Experience preparing or assisting with management accounts and VAT returns.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts using Xero.
• Processing sales and purchase invoices.
• Matching, batching and accurately coding supplier invoices.
• Managing the sales ledger, including maintaining accurate customer account records.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Processing employee expenses and credit card statements.
• Processing employee wages and salaries using Sage Payroll.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Supporting the wider finance function with general accounting and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Xero

Sage Payroll

Management accounts

VAT returns

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant/Manager

Location: Warrington (WA4)

Salary: £30,000- £40,000 (DOE)

Hours: Monday- Friday- Full and part-time hours available

Contract: Permanent or temporary

Our client, a local manufacturing company and supplier of soft play and family entertainment centres, are looking for an experienced and reliable Accounts Assistant / Manager to join their team. This is a varied and hands-on finance role, offering flexibility for either a full-time or part-time position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting function, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring key financial processes are completed efficiently and on time.

As an Accounts Assistant/Manager your duties will be:

• Preparing monthly management accounts using Xero.
• Processing sales and purchase invoices.
• Matching, batching and accurately coding supplier invoices.
• Managing the sales ledger, including maintaining accurate customer account records.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Processing employee expenses and credit card statements.
• Processing employee wages and salaries using Sage Payroll.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Supporting the wider finance function with general accounting and administrative duties as required.

The successful Accounts Assistant/Manager will have the following skills:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Good working knowledge of Xero.
• Experience with Sage Payroll or similar payroll software.
• Experience preparing or assisting with management accounts and VAT returns.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Good knowledge of purchase and sales ledgers, invoice processing and reconciliations.
• The ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.

Additional Information

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 4 additional holidays (Grace & Favour).
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.