Accounts Assistant (Sage 50) - Logistics Finance

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

Job summary

Bis Henderson in Warrington is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join an established UK haulage business. You will support ledgers, cash control and month-end processes under the Finance Manager, with a clear path to career development.

Role involves processing supplier invoices in Sage 50, reconciling accounts, preparing BACS runs and assisting with payroll and VAT returns. An AAT qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Assistant experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of Sage 50 or similar software and strong Excel skills.
• Accurate, organised and able to meet deadlines with effective stakeholder communication.

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

Stakeholder communication

Deadline management

Financial accuracy

Education

AAT qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Job description

Bis Henderson in Warrington is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join an established UK haulage business. You will support ledgers, cash control and month-end processes under the Finance Manager, with a clear path to career development.

Role involves processing supplier invoices in Sage 50, reconciling accounts, preparing BACS runs and assisting with payroll and VAT returns. An AAT qualification is advantageous.