Accounts Assistant – Sales & Purchase Ledger (Liverpool)

Adaptable Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptable Recruitment are partnering with a rapidly growing business in South Liverpool to recruit an Accounts Assistant. Based in Liverpool, this role supports Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and banking activities, with a focus on accuracy and timely processing of invoices and payments.

You will handle high-volume transactions, maintain supplier and customer records, and contribute to month-end processes. The role offers an annual salary of £33,000–£35,000 and 37.5 hours per week in a

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail in a high-volume transactional finance role.
• Confident communicator, able to chase payments and resolve queries.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end processes and deadlines.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems is advantageous.
• Experience in wholesale, multi-currency or e-commerce environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Raise and issue wholesale sales invoices accurately and on time.
• Monitor aged debt ledger and proactively chase payments.
• Resolve invoice, credit note and payment discrepancies.
• Liaise with wholesale/sales on order and invoicing issues.
• Support month-end sales ledger reporting and reconciliation.
• Process supplier invoices with correct coding and VAT treatment.
• Prepare and process payment runs and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain supplier accounts and perform statement reconciliations.
• Ensure purchase orders are raised and approved per policy.
• Reconcile the purchase ledger at month-end.
• Post daily bank transactions across all accounts and currencies.
• Support bank reconciliation and correct postings.
• Process and reconcile company credit card transactions.
• Assist with day-to-day cash administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Month-end deadlines

ERP/accounting system

Wholesale/multi-currency/e-commerce

Job description

Adaptable Recruitment are partnering with a rapidly growing business in South Liverpool to recruit an Accounts Assistant. Based in Liverpool, this role supports Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and banking activities, with a focus on accuracy and timely processing of invoices and payments.

You will handle high-volume transactions, maintain supplier and customer records, and contribute to month-end processes. The role offers an annual salary of £33,000–£35,000 and 37.5 hours per week in a