Accounts Assistant - Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable

Winsearch; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance department. This role involves managing purchase invoices, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of work. With a focus on teamwork and flexibility, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance team. If you're ready to take on new challenges and enhance your accounting skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts assistant roles is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and liaise with customers and suppliers.
• Record payments and produce daily financial reports.

Skills

Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Planning and prioritization skills

Time management skills

Ability to communicate at all levels

Flexible approach to work

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable

Location: Trafford Park
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 DOE
Type: Temporary ongoing contract
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4:30pm / 8:30am - 5:00pm (40 hours per week)

The Role

You will be required to carry out day-to-day accounting tasks to support the department and aim to achieve a high standard of work while ensuring data is handled with strict confidentiality.

Your duties will consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Process purchase invoices, including price checking, statement checking, and producing reports when required. (Training will be provided).
• Liaise with customers and suppliers while maintaining a professional manner.
• Aged creditors review and action.
• Direct Debit & Supplier payment runs.
• Export of employee expenses into GL.
• Supplier statement reconciliations.
• Produce and send daily reports such as daily income and sales summaries. (Training will be provided).
• Record incoming and outgoing payments.
• Be willing to undertake any necessary training offered.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Good timekeeping is essential, and being ready to commence work at shift start times.
• Be flexible to undertake non-routine tasks or duties.

The Candidate

You will have the following skills, experiences, and attributes:

• Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant experience is essential.
• You must be personable and able to communicate with people of all levels and think quickly within a pressurized environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be working with other departments as well as external suppliers.
• Excellent organizational, planning, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team and have a flexible approach to meet the requirements of both the finance team and the wider company.
• Flexible approach to hours to ensure deadlines are met and the finance department is adequately staffed.

Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Professional Services.

Consultant: April Bryan - [e-mail]