Finance Assistant

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

Senior Accounts Assistant | Finance Assistant | Accounts Supervisor | Bookkeeper

Runcorn | Up to £35,000 per Annum | Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm | 3pm Friday Finish

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Senior Accounts Assistant for a successful and growing business in Runcorn.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking for a varied role where you can take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while working closely with the Director.

The role is suited to someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of accounts and payroll and wants to play a key role within a friendly SME environment.

You will support the smooth running of the finance function, ensuring accurate financial records and providing financial support across the business, alongside supporting the Director with office administration.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £35,000 per annum.
• Monday to Thursday, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm.
• 3pm early finish on Fridays.
• Broad and varied role.
• Close working relationship with the Director.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within the business.
• Long-term career prospects.

Key Duties

• Process purchase ledger transactions.
• Carry out sales ledger administration.
• Manage credit control.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Process supplier payments.
• Support payroll administration.
• Complete VAT returns.
• Carry out month-end reconciliation work.
• Manage accruals and prepayments.
• Monitor cashflow.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Support reporting requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers regarding account queries.
• Work closely with the Director to support the financial operation of the business.
• Carry out general office administration.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a busy accounts environment.
• Good working knowledge of payroll processes.
• Strong reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive and organised approach.
• Good Excel and accounting systems knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• AAT qualified, studying towards a qualification or qualified by experience candidates are all encouraged to apply.

Candidates may currently be working as a Senior Accounts Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Supervisor, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, Finance Officer or Payroll & Accounts Administrator.