Accounts Assistant/Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant/Manager in Warrington (WA4). The role is a hands-on finance position within a local manufacturing firm supplying soft play and family entertainment centres.

Salary ranges £30,000–£40,000 DOE, with full- or part-time hours and flexible working patterns. Key duties include monthly management accounts, accurate financial records, and supporting the daily accounting function.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.

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

Attention to detail

Organisation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Tools

Xero

Sage Payroll

Job description

Based in Warrington (WA4), this Accounts Assistant/Manager position with Pertemps offers a varied, hands-on finance role within a local manufacturing firm supplying soft play and family entertainment centres. The salary ranges from £30,000 to £40,000, dependent on experience. This permanent appointment can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, with flexible hours available across the working week. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, maintaining precise financial records, and supporting the daily accounting function. You will ensure that key processes are completed accurately and on schedule. This role suits an experienced finance professional seeking a practical position with adaptable working arrangements. 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.