Accounts Assistant | Varied Finance Role + Early Friday

Acorn by Synergie; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £35,000

Early finish on Fridays

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie in Runcorn is recruiting a Senior Accounts Assistant to manage day-to-day finance, payroll and accounting duties. You will support the Director and be involved across the finance function within a friendly SME environment.

Role offers a broad, varied workload with potential to make a real impact. Typical hours are Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, with a 3pm finish on Fridays, and salary up to £35,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy accounts environment.
• Good knowledge of payroll processes.
• Strong reconciliations skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive and organized approach.
• Good Excel and accounting systems knowledge.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledgers and sales ledgers.
• Manage credit control and VAT returns.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and month‑end duties.
• Process supplier payments and support payroll administration.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist reporting.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers on account queries.
• Support Director with financial operations and general admin.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Reconciliations

Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Education

AAT qualification or studying

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting systems

Job description

Acorn by Synergie in Runcorn is recruiting a Senior Accounts Assistant to manage day-to-day finance, payroll and accounting duties. You will support the Director and be involved across the finance function within a friendly SME environment.

Role offers a broad, varied workload with potential to make a real impact. Typical hours are Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, with a 3pm finish on Fridays, and salary up to £35,000.