Accounts Assistant - Transactional

T. J. MORRIS LIMITED; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributable company pension scheme

10% store discount at all our retail|

Death in Service Benefit

Long service recognition scheme

MyHB colleague benefits platform with:

Job summary

T. J. MORRIS LIMITED is recruiting for a Finance Administrator based at our Liverpool Head Office. You will process supplier invoices, manage intercompany transactions, handle VAT coding and month-end reconciliations, and support the broader Finance team with reporting and audits.

The role requires at least three years in a similar finance position, strong Excel and finance system skills, and a methodical approach with deadlines. AAT qualification or studies is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in a similar finance role.
• Experience across multiple legal entities, intercompany transactions, group recharges and reconciliations.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, VAT and financial coding.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Proficiency with finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Methodical and accurate with good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• AAT qualification or current study towards one would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring correct company, coding, VAT and approvals.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts, resolving differences.
• Reconcile supplier statements and prepare authorised supplier payment runs.
• Raise sales invoices and allocate customer receipts.
• Respond to customer queries and support collection of overdue balances.
• Record banking transactions and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Calculate and post intercompany transactions and month-end adjustments.
• Complete month-end reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Maintain financial records and audit trails in line with policies and VAT rules.
• Provide information to support financial reporting, reviews and audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support Finance team.

Skills

Reconciliation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification or study toward one

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

About the Role

Job Overview

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring the correct company, financial coding, VAT treatment and approvals.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts, investigating and resolving any differences.
• Reconcile supplier statements, respond to queries and prepare accurate, authorised supplier payment runs.
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes, allocate customer receipts and resolve unallocated payments and account differences.
• Respond to customer queries and support the collection of overdue balances.
• Record banking transactions, including receipts, payments and fees, and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Calculate and post Group recharges and intercompany transactions, reconciling balances and resolving differences before month-end.
• Complete month-end reconciliations, journals and supporting schedules within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain accurate financial records, supporting documents and audit trails in line with Group policies, VAT requirements and internal controls.
• Provide information to support financial reporting, reviews and audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support the wider Finance team with other activities as required.

Package Description

Salary & Hours

• £32,800 per annum
• 37.50 hours per week
• Based at our Liverpool Head Office

Employee Benefits

• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition scheme
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
  • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
  • Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Minimum Criteria to Apply

• A minimum of three years' experience in a similar finance role.
• Experience working across multiple legal entities, including intercompany transactions, Group recharges and reconciliations.
• A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, VAT and financial coding.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• A methodical and accurate approach, with good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication skills when working with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• An AAT qualification, or current study towards one, would be an advantage.