Accounts Clerk

Future Recruitment Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Recruitment Ltd. is partnering with an established packaging business in Lancashire to recruit an Accounts Clerk for the finance team. You will provide day-to-day accounting support, ensuring records are accurate, up to date and maintained to a high standard.

The role requires Sage 50 experience, strong Microsoft Excel skills, and a highly organised, detail-oriented approach. You will handle invoices, payments and month-end tasks, contributing to accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with Sage 50 (essential)
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Numerate with good attention to accuracy
• Confident with Excel and Sage accounting software
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines
• A good communicator with a professional approach
• Previous accounts/finance admin experience desirable
• An accounting qualification or relevant training advantageous

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Recording payments, receipts and other financial transactions
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and filing systems
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Preparing routine financial reports and spreadsheets
• Assisting with month-end procedures
• Responding to supplier and customer account queries
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team

Skills

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Our client is an established business operating within the flexible packaging industry, with over 25 years of experience supplying specialist packaging films and solutions to customers across the UK.

The company offers a broad range of products and services, with a strong focus on quality, reliability and customer relationships, they work closely with customers to deliver tailored solutions to meet their individual requirements.

They are looking to recruit a reliable and organised Accounts Clerk to join their finance team. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day administrative and accounting support, ensuring financial records are accurate, up to date, and maintained to a high standard.

Experience in Sage 50 is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Recording payments, receipts, and other financial transactions
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and filing systems
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Preparing routine financial reports and spreadsheets
• Assisting with month-end procedures
• Responding to supplier and customer account queries
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team

Candidate Experience / Attributes

• Experience with Sage 50 (essential)
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Numerate with good attention to accuracy
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Sage accounting software
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines
• A good communicator with a professional approach
• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role is desirable
• An accounting qualification or relevant training would be advantageous