Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Work based pension

Flexible working hours

Christmas office shutdown

Job summary

Confidential in Liverpool is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. You will handle supplier invoices, reconciliations, and payment runs, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Experience with Sage and Auto Entry is essential. The role is office-based with standard hours, offering a supportive environment and clear career development within finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounts role with strong attention to detail and organisation.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and communicate effectively in a busy finance team.
• Experience with Sage and Auto Entry is essential; AAT level 3 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and subcontractor applications.
• Obtain authorisation for invoices due for payment.
• Investigate and resolve supplier and subcontractor queries.
• Reconcile supplier statements and creditor reports.
• Prepare weekly and end-of-month payment runs and priority payment lists.
• Match purchase invoices to remittances for filing and scanning.
• Manage monthly/weekly sales invoices and internal recharges.
• Process company credit card expenses and maintain expenditure records.
• Monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monthly/weekly payroll journal.
• Adhoc duties and general administrative support to the accounts team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Proactive and adaptable

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Sage

Auto Entry

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business that invest in their people. We are looking for a proactive and organised Accounts Assistant to join our busy finance team.

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and subcontractor applications.
• Obtain authorisation for invoices due for payment.
• Investigate and resolve supplier and subcontractor queries.
• Reconcile supplier statements and creditor reports.
• Prepare weekly and end-of-month payment runs and priority payment lists.
• Match purchase invoices to remittances for filing and scanning.
• Manage monthly/weekly sales invoices and internal recharges.
• Process company credit card expenses and maintain expenditure records
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Monthly/weekly payroll journal
• Adhoc duties
• Provide general administrative and financial support to the accounts team.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful for this role, you will have previous experience in a similar accounts role. You will have strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively. A proactive and adaptable approach is key, along with strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Experience with Sage and Auto Entry is a key requirement. An AAT level 3 qualification would be advantageous as well as knowledge of a property / construction company

This role would suit someone who has established their career in accounts and is looking to utilise their experience in a well rounded role.

• Salary £25,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience
• Office based full-time
• Hours - Monday to Friday (9.00am to 4.30pm) 37.5 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas office shutdown
• Work based pension
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive office environment