Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Regulatory Plus; Congleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services company in Congleton is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to ensure the smooth running of their accounts department. This role involves processing invoices, reconciling statements, and supporting the Credit Control team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in accounts payable and advanced SAP and Excel skills. A competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 25 days holiday, are offered for this permanent, part-time position.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

5% company pension scheme

4x life assurance

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Staff discounts on products

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an accounts payable team.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to manage high volumes of invoices accurately.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and ensure all are authorized.
• Resolve discrepancies and prepare payment plans.
• Reconcile statements and manage cash forecasting.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Proficiency in SAP

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our busy finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be part of a small team, responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day processes within the accounts department.

This is a hands-on role for someone who, takes ownership of tasks and enjoys solving problems with precision and professionalism.

Duties Will Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Process invoices ensuring all are authorised and review ledger to see if all expected invoices are received, i.e. water bills
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and queries
• Prepare weekly payment plans and reviews
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve variances
• Support Credit Control during peak periods
• Post daily cash
• Reconcile bank statements
• Weekly cash forecasting
• Maintain supplier master data files and set up new supplier accounts
• Work to tight accounting timetables
• Manage shared inboxes and handle incoming calls professionally

About You

You should have experience in the following areas:

• Significant experience working within an accounts payable team with a thorough understanding of accounting principles relevant to supplier payments.
• Proficiency in using accounting software such as SAP along with advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of invoices while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy throughout all processes.

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package with:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)
• 5% company pension scheme after 3 months
• 4x annual salary life assurance
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme
• Staff discounts on products

We are only able to accept applications from candidates who have valid right to work in the UK documentation.

No agencies

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of: Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Credit Controller, Payment Processing, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable Assistant, Accounts Payables, Purchase Ledger Assistant, may also be considered for this role.

Location: Congleton, Cheshire • Salary: Competitive • Job type: Permanent, Part-time • Working Hours: 24 hours per week, spread over 4 or 5 days. Flexible within core office hours. Office-based role.