Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Fine Decor WallCoverings Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable decor supplier in Congleton is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This part-time, office-based role requires significant experience in accounts payable, with responsibilities including processing invoices, managing discrepancies, and supporting cash forecasting. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

5% company pension scheme

4x annual salary life assurance

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Staff discounts on products

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within an accounts payable team.
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of invoices.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and ensure all are authorised.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and queries.
• Prepare weekly payment plans.

Skills

Accounting principles relevant to supplier payments

Proficiency in accounting software (SAP)

Advanced Excel skills for data analysis

Attention to detail and accuracy

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Location: Congleton, Cheshire

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Permanent, Part-time

Working Hours: 24 hours per week - worked over 4 or 5 days (we are flexible with how the hours are worked within core office hours). This is a part-time, office-based position.

Fine Decor Wallcoverings Ltd is a leading Wallcoverings and D cor products supplier based in Congleton, Cheshire.

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.